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Fitchburg, Massachusetts · Public ·Suburb

Fitchburg State University

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 33% value
86.9% Acceptance $14,262 Avg net price 55.1% Graduate $53,874 Median earnings 2,752 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
2,752 students
Women / Men
52.7% / 47.4%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
86.9%
SAT (mid 50%)
1060–1230

Cost

Avg net price
$14,262
Sticker price
$25,555
Tuition (in-state)
$11,346
Tuition (out-of-state)
$17,426

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55.1%
Retention rate
69.5%
Median earnings (10y)
$53,874
Median debt
$24,239 (~$263/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
32.8%
Take federal loans
46.8%

All majors at Fitchburg State University

52 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Curriculum and Instruction
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Human Resources Management and Services
Special Education and Teaching
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services
Educational Administration and Supervision
Computer Science
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Marketing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Design and Applied Arts
Human Services, General
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Computer and Information Sciences, General
History
Education, General
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Behavioral Sciences
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
English Language and Literature, General
Mathematics
Chemistry
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Engineering-Related Fields
Economics
Geography and Cartography
Public Health
Research and Experimental Psychology
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Computer Programming
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Leisure and Recreational Activities
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Public Administration
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management

Cost & ROI

Is Fitchburg State University worth it?

Pay $14,262/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $53,874 ten years out — about 3.8× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$14,262/yr
Median earnings
$53,874/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$24,239~$263/mo
4-year est. cost
$57,048net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate?

Fitchburg State University admits 86.9% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 1060–1230 range on the SAT.

How much does Fitchburg State University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,262. The sticker price before any aid is $25,555, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $57,048.

How much debt do Fitchburg State University graduates have?

Graduates leave Fitchburg State University with a median federal student loan balance of $24,239, which works out to about $263 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 46.8% of students take federal loans.

Is Fitchburg State University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Fitchburg State University graduates earn a median of $53,874 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.8× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Fitchburg State University a value grade of B.

What SAT score do you need for Fitchburg State University?

Admitted students score 1060–1230 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at Fitchburg State University?

55.1% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Fitchburg State University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 69.5%.

What are the most popular majors at Fitchburg State University?

52 programs are listed in federal data; 43 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Fitchburg State University is Business Administration, Management and Operations (25.2%), followed by Curriculum and Instruction (10.3%).

What percent of Fitchburg State University students receive financial aid?

32.8% of Fitchburg State University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 46.8% take federal student loans.

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