Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Fitchburg State University reported a 89.9% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Fitchburg State University is a public 4-year institution in Fitchburg, MA, with an SAT reference of 1150 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $14,262 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

4,353 applicants

SAT reference

1150

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$14,262

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Fitchburg State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)103011501230
ACT (composite, 1–36)192225

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

53.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

69.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

2,752

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Fitchburg State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,204
$30,001 – $48,000$11,199
$48,001 – $75,000$11,540
$75,001 – $110,000$15,571
$110,000+$21,123

Top Majors at Fitchburg State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions145
Business, Management & Marketing88
Communication & Journalism56
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice53
Education48
Psychology48
Visual & Performing Arts39
Biological & Biomedical Sciences35
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies25
Parks, Recreation & Fitness25

Financial Aid at Fitchburg State University

About Fitchburg State University

Official website: https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/

Admissions: https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Fitchburg State University

What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University?

Fitchburg State University reported a 90% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 4,353. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Fitchburg State University?

The historical 90% acceptance rate suggests Fitchburg State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Fitchburg State University?

The imported historical records for Fitchburg State University include an SAT reference value of 1150 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Fitchburg State University?

The stored historical average net price at Fitchburg State University is $14,262 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 94%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,717 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Fitchburg State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Fitchburg State University is 54%. its stored first-year retention rate is 69%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Fitchburg State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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