Fitchburg State University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
86.06%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
18.31%
Freshmen Enrollment
486
SAT Scores
1,120
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,084 students have applied and 2,654 students have allowed to admit to Fitchburg State University (Acceptance rate: 86.06%). Fitchburg State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 18.31 % where 486 students have finally enrolled out of 2,654 admitted students.
Fitchburg State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bay Path University and Bentley University, its acceptance rate is higher (easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 69.64%).
Fitchburg State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 20.67%).
How to Apply to Fitchburg State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Fitchburg State. Fitchburg State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-fitchburg-state |
| Financial Aid | www.fitchburgstate.edu/finaid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-services-directory/veteran-services/ |
| Disability Service | www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices-services-directory/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Fitchburg State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Fitchburg State University is 1,120 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Fitchburg State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,191). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg State University | 1,120 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,191 | 27 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts | 1,112 | 71 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Fitchburg State University, 117 students submitted SAT scores (24% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,120 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 620 |
| Mathematics | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,120 | 1,220 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Fitchburg State University, 7 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 24 | 28 |
| English | 22 | 22 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 24 | 25 |
Fitchburg State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Fitchburg State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |