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Fitchburg State University
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  • 4 Year
  • FITCHBURG, MA

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B+
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade C+
  8. Location
    grade C minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade C+
  12. Safety
    grade B+

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Fitchburg State is a public university located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,506 undergraduate students. The Fitchburg State acceptance rate is 85%. Popular majors include Nursing, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Business. Graduating 57% of students, Fitchburg State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,500.

About

160 PEARL ST
FITCHBURG, MA 01420
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

Fitchburg State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

FSU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
85%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
980-1180
ACT Range
18-25
Application Fee
$35
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No

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Cost

Net Price
$16,862 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,170 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
68%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 41 responses
44%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 57 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 57 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
2
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    35%
  • On Campus
    49%
  • Online
    16%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,506 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
843
Undergrads Over 25
21%
Pell Grant
44%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 39 responses
  • Normal
    28%
  • Interesting
    26%
  • Friendly
    21%
  • Chill
    10%
  • Stressed
    5%
  • Family
    3%
  • Hardworking
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 62 responses
Poll
52%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 84 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 37 responses
  • Growing
    38%
  • Small
    22%
  • Modern
    11%
  • Slowly developing
    11%
  • Affordable
    5%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • inclusive
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,700 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
57%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
85%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 34 responses

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