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Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate86%
Acceptance Rate86%

About Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University is a public, state university in the suburb of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Fitchburg State University was founded in 1894. The university currently enrolls around 6,554 students a year, including 3,175 undergraduate students.

Fitchburg State University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is not difficult to get into Fitchburg State University. The acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University is 86%. In 2022, 2,654 out of 3,084 total applicants were accepted.

Fitchburg State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 86%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.3
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 24%

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Fitchburg State University is located in the town of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, near Boston.

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College Info

160 Pearl Street Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697

Campus Setting: Suburban

Fitchburg State University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Fitchburg State University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Fitchburg State University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Fitchburg State University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1040 - 1210

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Math SAT Range

510 - 600

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Reading SAT Range

510 - 620

Fitchburg State University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$26,885

In State

$32,965

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$970
$7,050
Fees
$10,190
$10,190
Housing
$14,225
$14,225
Books
$1,500
$1,500

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Fitchburg State University is like? There are approximately 6,554 students enrolled at Fitchburg State University, including 3,175 undergraduate students and 3,379 graduate students. 72% percent of students attend school full-time, 91% percent are from MA and 9% percent of students are from other states.

72%

Full Time

28%

Part Time

91%

In State

9%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

6,554

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

86%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$11,160

Out-of-State

$17,240

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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