Overview

Fitchburg State University is a Upper-level with Graduate institution located in Fitchburg, MA.

Location & Contact

Address 160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA  01420-2697
United States

Contact Ms. Anthony Trodella
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
Phone: 978-665-3140
Fax: 978-665-4540

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Technology/technician	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biomedical Sciences, General	×
Biotechnology	×
Environmental Biology	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Neurobiology And Behavior	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations, Other	×
Finance, General	×
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General	×
Management Information Systems And Services, Other	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Game Programming	×
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education	×
Early Childhood Education And Teaching	×
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
History Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education	×
Secondary Education And Teaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education	×
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians	×
Construction Engineering Technology/technician	×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician	×
Energy Systems Technology/technician	×
Engineering/industrial Management	×
Industrial Technology/technician	×
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Health	×
Mental Health Counseling/counselor	×
Occupational Therapy/therapist	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics	×
Counseling Psychology	×
Developmental And Child Psychology	×
Industrial And Organizational Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)	×
Demography And Population Studies	×
Economics, General	×
Geography	×
International Economics	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production	×
Design And Visual Communications, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Graphic Design	×
Photography	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×
Visual And Performing Arts, Other	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,582

Applied

3,983

Accepted

3,027

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,442

Females Applied

2,196

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,137

Males Applied

1,784

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.24

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	April 1st	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 1st	October 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	540	618
SAT Math	-	523	610

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

970

In-state

7,050

Out-of-state

970

In-district

Fees

10,916

Full-time student fees

13,248

Room & board

8,734

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

14,152

Avg. Financial Aid Package

14,338

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

0

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,935

Avg. Loan Aid

1,517

Avg. Grant Aid

10,014

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

72%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,027

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

9%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.73%
Black or African American	14.14%
White or Caucasian	58.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	3.02%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	3.52%
Other	1.89%

Gender

Male (45.85%)

Female (51.01%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	37%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Graduation Day, Home Coming Day and Recognition Night

Student Services

Personal/psychological counseling

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Field Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No
Weight Lifting	No	No	No

Faculty

371

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 180

Part-time - 191

Male - 164

Female - 207