Fitchburg State University
- 4 Year
- FITCHBURG, MA
CollegeGrad School
Fitchburg State University
- 4 Year
- FITCHBURG, MA
- Rating 3.42 out of 5 693 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade C minus
- Athleticsgrade C+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade C minus
- Dormsgrade C
- Campus Foodgrade C
- Student Lifegrade C+
- Safetygrade B
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
Fitchburg State University Rankings
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FSC Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
990-1150
ACT Range
19-24
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$15,237 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,809 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
91%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
68%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 41 responses43%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 54 responses59%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 54 responsesClaim Your college Today!
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Business93 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities92 Graduates
- Nursing92 Graduates
- Biology51 Graduates
- Cinematography and Video Production45 Graduates
- Psychology44 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies42 Graduates
- Human Services31 Graduates
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician29 Graduates
- Exercise Physiology28 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
5
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
2
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
3
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,164 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
879
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
45%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 59 responsesPoll
53%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 81 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,700 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
58%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 32 responsesSimilar Colleges
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As a commuter I wasn’t expecting much when it comes to enjoying campus, but I was very wrong. Not only have I been welcomed as a commuter, but we have been given special services every once an a while and it does feel nice to get some attention. Other than enjoying campus the professors have all been great. The professors are attentive, helpful, and kind. I have never had a teachers that have helped as much as my college ones have. Fitchburg States Professors have not let me down yet and I have high hopes that they won’t in the future!
For a state school, Fitchburg is one of the best places for an affordable college experience. That being said, you get what you pay for. You can't go to Fitchburg expecting to have the experience that a $60k/year school, or even a $30k/year school might offer. Parking for residents is scarce, often difficult to obtain as the school is almost half commuters, but the campus is active with clubs and organizations trying their best to work with what the school offers. Food is middling, with severe inconsistency in quality, and housing is initially pretty rough, but the upperclassman buildings are fairly nice for the cost. IF you go for one of the better programs at Fitchburg, nursing, criminal justice, film/video, or education, you'll receive a good selection of professors and practical training for the workforce, otherwise you'll likely feel underwhelmed. All in all, a good environment with
My online experience with Fitchburg State University was great with the assistance of the university and professors to make resources available to students throughout the Fall 2020 semester. When FSU decided to transition from hybrid classes to fully remote classes due to the pandemic, I feel the university handled the task of keeping everyone's safety in mind proceeded with the correct precautionary measures. The professors did an awesome job making the material we were learning in class throughout the semester available to students and were willing to provide additional help if needed for labs and assignments.