Fitchburg State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Fitchburg State University is a medium four-year, public school with 6,555 students enrolled. This school was established in 1894 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are available at Fitchburg State University.

Majors
Offered
75
Fitchburg State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 75 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Nursing, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Fitchburg State University is fair at 72% (below Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
72%
Bad
The graduation rate at Fitchburg State University is below average: 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Fitchburg State University is pretty good -- 12:1. Read more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, about $7,100 per year. The additional fees at Fitchburg State University beyond tuition are nearly $10,000; which makes it a total of $17,100 per year.

Read the details about Fitchburg State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
Easy
According to government data, 3,084 applications were submitted and 2,654 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Fitchburg State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,600
High
Fitchburg State University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fitchburg State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Fitchburg State University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- roughly $9,600 per year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Fitchburg State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Fitchburg State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fitchburg State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Fitchburg State University
160 Pearl St
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
01420-2697, USA
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