School Summary

Fitchburg State University


General Information:

Founded in 1894, Fitchburg State University is seated on 78 acres. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 999. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

160 Pearl Street

Fitchburg, MA
01420-2697
For more information call: 978 665-3000. This school has a website at https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/
Application information for this school is available at http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions/applying/


Application Fee: $35
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $970.00 $7,050.00
Room and Board $13,248.00 $13,248.00
Fees $10,916.00 $10,916.00
Total $25,134.00 $31,214.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.fitchburgstate.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: External Degree Program, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 3% 3%
600-699 41% 31%
500-599 41% 50%
400-499 12% 9%
300-399 3% 5%
200-299 0% 2%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ice hockey, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Sand volleyball, Table tennis

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Sand volleyball, Table tennis



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 1,388
Female 1,544
Total 3,027


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,284
Female 3,483
Total 5,892

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 14%
Hispanic 17%
Native American 0%
White 58%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 79%
At Least 25 Years Old 21%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 91%
Out Of State 9%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 37%
Live Off Campus 63%


Spring Graduation Day, Home Coming Day, Recognition Night


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 50.0401                                           Design and Visual Communications, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 15.1501                                           Engineering/Industrial Management
  • 51.2202                                           Environmental Health
  • 27.0301                                           Applied Mathematics, General
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 50.0411                                           Game and Interactive Media Design
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 50.0605                                           Photography
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 42.2804                                           Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 42.2701                                           Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
  • 26.1305                                           Environmental Biology
  • 26.0908                                           Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
  • 26.1504                                           Neurobiology and Behavior
  • 42.2703                                           Developmental and Child Psychology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 45.0605                                           International Economics
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0901                                           International Relations and Affairs
  • 45.0501                                           Demography and Population Studies
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 45.1002                                           American Government and Politics (United States)
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 51.2201                                           Public Health, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 42.2803                                           Counseling Psychology
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 50.0502                                           Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
  • 15.0101                                           Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.1701                                           Energy Systems Technology/Technician
  • 15.1001                                           Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 15.0613                                           Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 11.0204                                           Computer Game Programming
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 04.0901                                           Architectural Technology/Technician
  • 51.2306                                           Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • 50.0602                                           Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 51.1508                                           Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1320                                           Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1309                                           Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 52.1299                                           Management Information Systems and Services, Other
  • 52.0799                                           Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
  • 31.0599                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
  • 50.9999                                           Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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