Fitchburg State University
4-years Public College In Fitchburg, MA
Fitchburg State University (referred to as Fitchburg State) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Fitchburg, MA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Fitchburg State University is $11,046 for Massachusetts residents and $17,126 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 6,554 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Fitchburg State University is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $11,046 (Massachusetts Residents) $17,126 (out-of-state) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 86.06% |
| Student Population | 6,554 |
| Test Scores | 1,120 (SAT) 24 (ACT) |
| Graduation Rate | 56% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
Fitchburg State University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1953 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Fitchburg State University is $11,046 for Massachusetts residents and $17,126 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Fitchburg State University is $6,246 for academic year 2021-2022. Fitchburg State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 62 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,904 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University is 86.06% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.31%. The average SAT score is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 24. Fitchburg State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 6,554 students are attending at Fitchburg State University (3,168 undergraduate students). There are 200 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 182 part-time faculty working for Fitchburg State University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 541 (full-time) and 237 (part-time). The graduation rate at Fitchburg State University is 56% and transfer-out rate is 24%. The retention rate is 72% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Fitchburg State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Fitchburg State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Fitchburg State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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