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Overview
Fitchburg State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Fitchburg, MA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
United States
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
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
Phone: 978-665-3140
Fax: 978-665-4540
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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Architectural Technology/technician |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Biomedical Sciences, General |
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Biotechnology |
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Environmental Biology |
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Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology |
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Neurobiology And Behavior |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Finance, General |
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Management Science |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General |
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Computer Game Programming |
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Computer Science |
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Information Science/studies |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Biology Teacher Education |
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Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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Education, General |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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History Teacher Education |
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Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Secondary Education And Teaching |
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Special Education And Teaching, General |
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Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education |
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Trade And Industrial Teacher Education |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Architectural Engineering Technologies/technicians |
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Construction Engineering Technology/technician |
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Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician |
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Energy Systems Technology/technician |
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Engineering/industrial Management |
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Industrial Technology/technician |
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Health |
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Mental Health Counseling/counselor |
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Public Health, General |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General |
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Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics |
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Counseling Psychology |
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Developmental And Child Psychology |
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Industrial And Organizational Psychology |
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Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Human Services, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/police Science |
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Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
American Government And Politics (united States) |
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Economics, General |
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Geography |
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International Economics |
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International Relations And Affairs |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Cinematography And Film/video Production |
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Design And Visual Communications, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Game And Interactive Media Design |
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Graphic Design |
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Photography |
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Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
4,353
Applied
3,915
Accepted
3,138
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,375
Females Applied
2,170
Females Accepted
91%
Male Admissions
1,978
Males Applied
1,745
Males Accepted
88%
Applying
35
Application Fee
3.29
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | 17 core courses |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | April 1st | October 1st | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | April 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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SAT Critical Reading | 510 | 620 | ||
SAT Math | 510 | 600 | ||
ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
970
In-state
7,050
Out-of-state
970
In-district
Fees
10,376
Full-time student fees
12,782
Room & board
8,270
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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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
13,137
Avg. Financial Aid Package
13,059
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,515
Avg. Loan Aid
1,384
Avg. Grant Aid
9,870
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
70%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
27%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,138
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
10%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 16.15% |
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Black or African American | 13.07% |
White or Caucasian | 62.16% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.11% |
Asian | 3.11% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
Two or more races | 3.18% |
Other | 1.02% |
Gender
Male (47.23%)
Female (52.77%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | None |
Housing options |
Co-ed 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
Choral groups
Campus events:
Rock the Block, Homecoming and Spring Week
Rock the Block, Homecoming and Spring Week
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Dance Club, Fitchburg Activities Board, Greek Life and Improv Club
Student Government Association, Dance Club, Fitchburg Activities Board, Greek Life and Improv Club
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 |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | Division 3 | No | |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | No |
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | Division 3 | No | |
Golf | No | No | |
Gymnastics | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | ||
Racquetball | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Soccer | 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 | |
Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | No | |
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 3 | No | |
Cheerleading | No | ||
Cross-country Running | Division 3 | No | |
Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | No | |
Gymnastics | No | No | No |
Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | Division 3 | No | |
Racquetball | No | No | |
Sand Volleyball | No | No | |
Soccer | 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 | Division 3 | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
Faculty
388
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 189
Part-time - 199
Male - 174
Female - 214
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