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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MAPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Fitchburg State University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Fitchburg, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 620
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,187
Earnings 5yr: $88,660
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,969
Earnings 5yr: $102,691
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,717
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,879
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,875
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,362
Earnings 5yr: $77,836
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,707
Earnings 5yr: $77,888
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,991
Earnings 5yr: $70,713
Debt: $27,000
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,927
Earnings 5yr: $69,942
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,528
Earnings 5yr: $62,928
Debt: $26,983
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,396
Earnings 5yr: $61,088
Debt: $26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,409
Earnings 5yr: $59,727
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,768
Earnings 5yr: $67,680
Debt: $27,000
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,251
Earnings 5yr: $56,771
Debt: N/A
Leisure and Recreational Activities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,813
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,945
Earnings 5yr: $53,170
Debt: $26,352
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,141
Earnings 5yr: $45,015
Debt: $27,000
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,089
Earnings 5yr: $52,167
Debt: $26,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,046
Earnings 5yr: $47,387
Debt: $26,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,696
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,813
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,129
Earnings 5yr: $47,027
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$14,262
In-State Tuition$11,346
Out-of-State Tuition$17,426
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
33%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$41,999
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,874
Completion Signals
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
69%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,220
Est. Monthly Payment
$197/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
47%
Men53%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$71,114
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