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Fitchburg State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Fitchburg, MA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Fitchburg State is a public university in Massachusetts with an enrollment of about 6,550 students and an 87% acceptance rate. It's a relatively accessible school academically, with middle 50% SAT scores ranging from 1060–1230. Health Professions is the strongest field, accounting for 21% of degrees awarded. The 55% six-year graduation rate and 69% first-year retention rate are below national averages for public four-year institutions.

Acceptance rate
86.9%
Enrollment
6,554
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
55%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1060 – 1230
ACT (composite)
22 – 28
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$10,204
family income
$30–48k
$11,199
family income
$48–75k
$11,540
family income
$75–110k
$15,571
family income
$110k+
$21,123
family income
33% receive Pell grants
47% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Fitchburg State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
21.4%
Business & Marketing
13.0%
Communications
8.3%
Criminal Justice
7.8%
Education
7.1%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$53,874
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,999
Completion
55%
Retention
69%
Median debt
$24,239

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University?

Fitchburg State University has an acceptance rate of 86.9%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Fitchburg State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1060 and 1230 on the SAT. The ACT range is 22–28.

How much does Fitchburg State University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $10,204 per year, rising to $21,123 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.