Overview
Fitchburg State is a public university located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It is a small institution. Popular majors include Business, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Nursing.
Medium
Suburban
Public
3,168
undergraduates
- Acceptance Rate
-
85%
- Graduation Rate
-
60%
- Average Annual Cost
-
$22,403
- Average Net Price
-
$16,647
- Salary After Graduation
-
$41,100
- Athletics Website
- fitchburgfalcons.com
- In-state Tuition
- $10,830
- Out-of-state Tuition
- $16,910
- GPA Average
- 3.1
- SAT Average
- 1080
- ACT Average
- 22
Virtual Tour
Admissions
Acceptance Rate:
85%
Average GPA:
3.1
SAT
SAT Average: 1080
SAT Range: 980
- 1180
Math:
490
-
590
Reading & Writing:
490
-
590
ACT
Average: 22
Range: 18 - 25
Information
Academics
Freshman Retention
68%
4yr Graduation
37%
6yr Graduation
60%
490 -
590
SAT Math
490 -
590
SAT Reading and Writing
18 -
25
ACT Composite
- Student Body:
- Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting Highest degree degree awarded: Graduate degree
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Architectural Sciences and Technology.Bachelors Degree
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Biology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.Bachelors Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelors Degree
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Chemistry.Bachelors Degree
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Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.Bachelors Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.Bachelors Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Bachelors Degree
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Computer Science.Bachelors Degree
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelors Degree
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Design and Applied Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelors Degree
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Film/Video and Photographic Arts.Bachelors Degree
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Economics.Bachelors Degree
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Geography and Cartography.Bachelors Degree
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Political Science and Government.Bachelors Degree
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Sociology.Bachelors Degree
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English Language and Literature, General.Bachelors Degree
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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelors Degree
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Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Bachelors Degree
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness.Bachelors Degree
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History.Bachelors Degree
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Human Services, General.Bachelors Degree
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Leisure and Recreational Activities.Bachelors Degree
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelors Degree
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Mathematics.Bachelors Degree
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Bachelors Degree
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Psychology, General.Bachelors Degree
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Research and Experimental Psychology.Bachelors Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelors Degree
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Special Education and Teaching.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelors Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Bachelors Degree
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Accounting and Related Services.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's Degree
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Business Administration, Management and Operations.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Human Resources Management and Services.Master's Degree
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Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.Master's Degree
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Behavioral Sciences.Master's Degree
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Behavioral Sciences.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Biology, General.Master's Degree
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's Degree
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Psychology, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Communication and Media Studies.Master's Degree
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Communication and Media Studies.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.Master's Degree
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Computer and Information Sciences, General.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Computer Programming.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Computer Science.Master's Degree
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Computer Software and Media Applications.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's Degree
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Curriculum and Instruction.Master's Degree
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Educational Administration and Supervision.Master's Degree
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Education, General.Master's Degree
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Education, General.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Special Education and Teaching.Master's Degree
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Student Counseling and Personnel Services.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Master's Degree
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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English Language and Literature, General.Master's Degree
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.Master's Degree
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History.Master's Degree
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Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
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Mathematics.Post-baccalaureate Certificate
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Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's Degree
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Graduate/Professional Certificate
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Public Administration.Graduate/Professional Certificate
Degrees and Courses of Study
35 Bachelors Programs
ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
HISTORY
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
PSYCHOLOGY
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
EDUCATION
43 Other Programs
BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
EDUCATION
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES
HISTORY
ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Financial
$10,830
In-state Tuition
$16,910
Out-of-state Tuition
- Average Cost of Attendance
-
$22,403
- Average Net Price
-
$16,647
- Percentage of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Student Loans:
- 52%
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed:
- $24,670
- The Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed:
- $8,750
- The Median Debt For Dependent Students:
- $17,997
- The Median Debt For Independent Students:
- $14,973
- The Median Debt For Female Students:
- $18,500
- The Median Debt For Male Students:
- $16,750
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $0 - $30,000:
- $16,915
- Median Debt For Students With Family Income $30,001 - $75,000:
- $17,500
- The Median Debt For Students With Family Income Greater than $75,000:
- $18,500
Debt
Household Income
Median Household Income:
$71,253
Athletics
- Division
- NCAA III
- Conference
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MASCAC
- Athletics Website
- Sports
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Student Life
Total Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,168
- Number Of Graduate Students
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3,036
- Male/Female Undergraduate Ratio
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1:1
- Carnegie Classification Undergraduate Profile
- Four-year, medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
- Share Of Und Deg Cert Seeking Part Time
- 19%
- Proportion Of Faculty That Is Full Time
- 53%
- Percentage Of Undergraduates Aged 25 And Above
- 15%
- Percentage First Generation Students
- 36%
- Percent Of Students Over 23 At Entry
- 12%
- Share Of Female Students
- 53%
- Share Of Married Students
- 4%
- Share Of Dependent Students
- 86%
- Share Of Veteran Students
- 0%
- Share Of First Generation Students
- 36%
- Number Of Non Degree Seeking Undergraduate Students
- 93
Carnegie Classification Size And Setting:
Four-year, medium, primarily residential
Student Life
Financial
- Public or Private
- Public