Fitchburg State University
Public, 4-year
160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
Quick Facts
2,825
Total Enrollment
90%
Acceptance Rate
53%
Graduation Rate
$41,999
Median Earnings (6yr)
$11,046
In-State Tuition
$15,432
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1114
Avg SAT Score
About Fitchburg State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 160 Pearl St |
| City | Fitchburg, MA |
| ZIP Code | 01420-2697 |
| County | Worcester County |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Richard S. Lapidus (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 2,825 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 61.7% |
| Black | 12.9% |
| Hispanic | 16.0% |
| Asian | 3.1% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.9% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.0% |
| Unknown | 2.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 19.8% |
| Part-Time Students | 18.5% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 520 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 | 25 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$11,046
In-State Tuition
$17,126
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,517
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,432
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 31% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 50% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 31% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $24,239 |
| Median Total Debt | $18,220 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $30,553 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 66% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $10,430 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $10,705 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,224 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,690 |
| $110,001+ | $22,603 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$41,999
6 Years After
$53,950
8 Years After
$53,874
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $27,560 | 75th percentile: $55,893
Earnings by Family Income Background
$38,177
Low Income
$41,686
Middle Income
$48,929
High Income
Student Outcomes
73%
Full-Time Retention
40%
Part-Time Retention
53%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$10,025
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$9,973
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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