Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$15.4k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$11,046
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,126
Avg On-Campus Living
$14,225
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,400
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$25,271
Net price (after aid)$15,432
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,430
$30k – $48k$10,705
$48k – $75k$15,224
$75k – $110k$19,690
$110k+$22,603
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,874
Median debt at graduation$24,239
Est. monthly loan payment$257
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.2×Graduates earn about 2.2× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants31%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans50%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
53%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$17.1k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$11k
Out-of-state
$17.1k
below avg
Net price
$15.4k
below avg
Pell
31%
Median debt
$24.2k
Earnings (10y)
$53.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
EngineeringCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Engineering
Electrical EngineeringMechanical Engineering
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceData Science
Education
Secondary EducationSpecial EducationElementary Education
Arts & Humanities
MusicPhilosophyHistory
Admissions
Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
1030 - 1220
ACT range
19 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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About Fitchburg State University
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- Where is Fitchburg State University located?
- Fitchburg State University is located in Fitchburg, MA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Fitchburg State University?
- Fitchburg State University is a public university based in MA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University is approximately 90%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Fitchburg State University?
- Fitchburg State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $11,046 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Fitchburg State University?
- Fitchburg State University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,988 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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