Fitchburg State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Midsize | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
27:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Fitchburg State University
160 Pearl St, Fitchburg, Massachusetts 1420
See on MapPhone
(978) 665-3000
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$10,921Out of state
$17,001Graduate
In state
$6,246Out of state
$6,246Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
89%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 37.0% | $5,295 |
State/local grants | 60.0% | $3,045 |
Institutional grants | 57.0% | $2,723 |
Loans | 59.0% | $7,405 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$13,516 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,200 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,100 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Energy Systems Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Environmental Health
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Game and Interactive Media Design
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Photography
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Accounting
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Art Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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Nursing Practice
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Counseling Psychology
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Fine and Studio Arts Management
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
86.06%- Apply 3,084
- Accepted 2,654
- Attend 486
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
510-600
ACT Composite
22-28
SAT Reading
510-620
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
62%Male Students
38%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian67.35%
- Hispanic/Latino10.51%
- Black9.28%
- Two Or More Ethnicities5.56%
- Not Specified3.68%
- Asian3.36%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.17%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.09%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
10,164
Undergraduate students
4,134
Graduate students
6,030
Full Time Students
45%Part Time Students
55%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Ice Hockey
Female sports:
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Field Hockey
- Soccer
- Lacrosse
- Softball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Cross Country
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Female
- Field Hockey
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Lacrosse
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
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