Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
87%Acceptance rate
$14,262Average net price / year
55%Graduation rate
$53,874Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$24,239Median debt at graduation
2,752Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $11,346
- Out-of-state tuition
- $17,426
- Total cost of attendance
- $25,555
- Room & board
- $15,452
- Books & supplies
- $1,500
- Average net price
- $14,262
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $10,204
- $30–48k
- $11,199
- $48–75k
- $11,540
- $75–110k
- $15,571
- $110k+
- $21,123
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 86.9%
- Average SAT
- 1150
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 540–620
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 520–610
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- First-year retention
- 69%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $41,999
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,874
- Median debt (graduates)
- $24,239
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 33%
- Students with federal loans
- 47%
Programs: what graduates earn
23 of 82 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 150 | $80,228 | $26,810 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 8 | $56,336 | $25,020 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 97 | $49,907 | $24,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 18 | $47,508 | $27,000 |
| History | 8 | $46,184 | — |
| Human Services, General | 14 | $45,641 | $25,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 58 | $43,418 | $23,685 |
| Biology, General | 32 | $41,250 | $25,984 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 32 | $40,780 | $22,785 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | $39,938 | $25,107 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 35 | $39,530 | $22,976 |
| Psychology, General | 42 | $37,545 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 4 | $37,218 | $26,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 12 | $30,662 | $23,080 |
| Political Science and Government | 9 | $29,600 | $19,500 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 34 | $29,191 | $26,000 |
| Leisure and Recreational Activities | — | $54,813 | — |
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 74 | $79,347 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 342 | $76,664 | $18,703 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 202 | $63,724 | $17,119 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 74 | $59,740 | $21,659 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 11 | $51,649 | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 11 | $51,168 | $27,215 |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,752
- Graduate students
- 5,608
- Part-time
- 19%
- Women / men
- 53% / 47%
- White
- 58%
- Hispanic
- 18%
- Black
- 14%
- Asian
- 3%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 11:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $98,757 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 49%
- Accreditor
- New England Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.fitchburgstate.edu
- Also known as
- Fitchburg State
Most popular fields
- Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Education – 9% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 4% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 7% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 3% of degrees
- Psychology – 7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University?
86.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1150 on the SAT.
How much does Fitchburg State University cost?
The average net price after grants is $14,262 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $11,346 and the full cost of attendance is $25,555.
How much do Fitchburg State University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $53,874 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
55% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Fitchburg
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monty Tech Fitchburg, MA · Public · 48 students |
$41,748 | 83% | 67% | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.