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

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
Finance, General
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 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
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
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)
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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,353

Applied

3,915

Accepted

3,138

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,375

Females Applied

2,170

Females Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,978

Males Applied

1,745

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.29

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
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
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 %	75th %
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
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

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

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%
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
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

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

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
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
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