Fitchburg,
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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
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.
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Fitchburg State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1040 - 1210
Math SAT Range
510 - 600
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
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 Time28%
Part Time91%
In State9%
Out-of-StateData 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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