Fitchburg State University
PublicFitchburg, MA
Fitchburg State University is a public small school in Fitchburg, MA, enrolling about 2,752 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 87% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $92,187/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate?
Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg, MA admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Fitchburg State University?
Admitted students at Fitchburg State University typically score between 1060–1230 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Fitchburg State University cost?
Fitchburg State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,555 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Fitchburg State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Fitchburg State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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