Fitchburg State University, MA
Public4-Year • Medium • Primarily ResidentialMaster's College and UniversitySelective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
Fitchburg State University Rankings
Affordability70
Selectivity22
Retention32
Graduation26
Earnings36
Diversity44
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Fitchburg State University
82%Bachelor’s
-Associate’s
18%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences11%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education6%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies10%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts12%
Admissions
Getting into Fitchburg State University
87%Admission Rate
535Median SAT Math
540Median SAT Reading
22Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)500–570
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)500–580
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Fitchburg State University
$10KIn-State Tuition
$16KOut-of-State Tuition
$22KAverage Total Cost
$17KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Fitchburg State University
68%Receive Federal Loans
$18KMedian Federal Debt
66%Repayment Rate
$256Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 24% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 63% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 71% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 72% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Fitchburg State University
73%Retention Rate
27%Transfer Rate
17%Withdrawal Rate
60%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 37% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 55% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 83% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 62% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55% | 53% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 54% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Fitchburg State University
95%Employment Rate
$36KMedian Salary
$24K25 Pctl Salary
$48K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $58K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Fitchburg State University
4,070Undergraduates
64%Full-time Undergrads
21Avg Entry Age
3,036Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 23% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 27% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Fitchburg State University, MA
Alexander Academy
1 miles, E
Monty Tech
4 miles, SW
Mount Wachusett Community College
10 miles, W
Salter College-West Boylston
16 miles, S