Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Public
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Fitchburg State University admitted 88.9% of applicants university-wide (3,404 of 3,831).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 88.9% | 3,404 | 3,831 |
| In-state | 88.8% | 2,984 | 3,359 |
| Out-of-state | 89.0% | 388 | 436 |
| International applicants | 88.9% | 32 | 36 |
| Men | 87.8% | 1,535 | 1,749 |
| Women | 89.8% | 1,857 | 2,069 |
Of 3,404 admitted students, 422 enrolled (12.4% yield).
Fitchburg State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1000–1170
- ACT (mid-50%)
- median 22
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Fitchburg State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $34,378/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,426 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,952 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $34,378/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,204 |
| $30k–48k | $11,199 |
| $48k–75k | $11,540 |
| $75k–110k | $15,571 |
| Over $110k | $21,123 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Fitchburg State University Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Freshman Merit Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Falcon Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Fitchburg State University Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Presidential)
- Fitchburg State University Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Freshman Merit Scholarship — Up to $6,000 per year (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Falcon Scholarship — $4,000 per year (Merit)
Fitchburg State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Application (Fitchburg State Application or Common Application)
- Official High School Transcript
- Official College Transcript from all colleges attended
- Resume (recommended)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Essay (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Application (Fitchburg State Application or Common Application)
- Official High School Transcript
- Official College Transcript from all colleges attended
- Resume (recommended)
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Letters of Recommendation (optional)
- Essay (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Fitchburg State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Fitchburg State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $53,874
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 55.1%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73.4%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $24,239
- At graduation
Fitchburg State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2027-08-15Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Fitchburg State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (16%), Visual & performing arts (12%), Biological & life sciences (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1.
Fitchburg State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.