Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA · Public

Acceptance rate
87%
Average SAT
1,150
ACT midpoint
22
Enrollment
2,752
In-state tuition
$11,346
Out-of-state tuition
$17,426
Avg net price
$14,262
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1060 and 1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 22

Popular programs at Fitchburg State University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.155
2Business Administration, Management and Operations.101
3Criminal Justice and Corrections.75
4Film/Video and Photographic Arts.62
5Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.48
6Biology, General.37
7Psychology, General.36
8Design and Applied Arts.33
9Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.30
10Human Services, General.30
11Communication and Media Studies.24
12Computer Science.22
13Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.21
14Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences.21
15Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.15
16Computer and Information Sciences, General.13
17Special Education and Teaching.12
18Education, General.10
19Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.9
20Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.9

Showing top 20 of 34 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University?

Fitchburg State University has an acceptance rate of 87% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Fitchburg State University?

Admitted students at Fitchburg State University typically score between 1060 and 1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Fitchburg State University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Fitchburg State University is approximately $14,262 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Fitchburg State University?

4-year graduation rate data for Fitchburg State University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.