School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Fitchburg State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
Phone978-345-2151
WEBwww.fitchburgstate.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions/applying/
Financial Aidwww.fitchburgstate.edu/finaid
Veterans Tuitionwww.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-services-directory/veteran-services/
Athleticwww.fitchburgstate.edu/uploads/files/Institutional_Research/Student_Right_to_Know_Graduation_Rate_Disclosure_Fitchburg_2014.pdf
Disability Servicewww.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-services-directory/disability-services/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedMaster's degree

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Fitchburg State University is 85.27% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.48%. The application fees are $50 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate85.27 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)19.48 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50

Tuition & Fees

Fitchburg State's 2023 tuition & fees is $10,921 for Massachusetts residents and $17,001 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.59% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,735).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $6,012 for Massachusetts residents and $6,246 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.89% compared to the last year's rate.
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$10,921$17,001
Graduate Tuition & Fees$6,012$6,246
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Student Population

A total of 6,674 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 2,836 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Fitchburg State has 3,349 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 3,325 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students6,674
Undergraduate Students3,349
Graduate Students3,325
Online Enrollment2,836

Degree Information and Campus Life

Fitchburg State offers 110 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 10 out of the 110 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Fitchburg State
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServiceLearning opportunities
Number of programs110 Programs
Number of online programs10 Programs
Offered Degrees/Programs1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification

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