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Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

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

Majors & Degrees

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,084
Applied
2,654
Accepted
3,175
Enrolled
86%
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Female Admissions

1,599
Females Applied
1,461
Females Accepted
91%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

1,485
Males Applied
1,193
Males Accepted
80%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

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 Not reported Not reported Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen Not reported Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 510 620
SAT Math 510 600
ACT Composite 22 31

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

970
In-state
7,050
Out-of-state
970
In-district
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Fees

9,951
Full-time student fees
12,220
Room & board
8,270
Room only
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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

11,323
Avg. Financial Aid Package
10,622
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,259
Avg. Loan Aid
1,381
Avg. Grant Aid
8,190
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
96% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
78%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
49%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,175
Total Undergrad students
0%
International Students
9%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 15.8%
Black or African American 12.71%
White or Caucasian 62.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.24%
Asian 2.92%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.03%
Two or more races 2.47%
Other 2.85%

Gender

Male (45.54%)
Female (54.24%)

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 33%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Rock the Block, Homecoming and Spring Week

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
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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 Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

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

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

184
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 87
Part-time - 97
Male - 93
Female - 91
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