About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Pamela McCafferty
Dean of Enrollment Management
Dean of Enrollment Management
Address
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Fitchburg, MA 01420
Phone
978-665-3144
Email
admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Campus Recreation Center
Student Center Lounge
Campus Dining Hall
Commuter Cafe
Computer Labs
Student Center Lounge
Campus Dining Hall
Commuter Cafe
Computer Labs
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Wachusett Mountain Ski Area
Cinema World
Fenway Park
Fitchburg Art Museum
Boston Theater District
There are many natural areas and parks nearby that provide opportunities for hiking, biking and other outdoor recreational activities.
Cinema World
Fenway Park
Fitchburg Art Museum
Boston Theater District
There are many natural areas and parks nearby that provide opportunities for hiking, biking and other outdoor recreational activities.
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11:30 - 2:30
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: 11:30 - 2:30
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
selected Saturdays throughout the year
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
City and regional taxi service, city and regional bus service, campus service to local shopping areas, commuter rail to Boston, Amtrack from Boston or Worcester.
Closest airports Manchester, NH and Logan/Boston.
Driving Instructions to Campus
Directions to the College:
Fitchburg State is located in a residential section of Fitchburg, the urban center of North Worcester County. It is approximately 25 miles north of Worcester, 50 miles west of Boston and 15 miles south of New Hampshire. The compact campus of 32 buildings is easily accessible by car, bus, or train from all areas of New England.
By car:
From within Massachusetts: Take Interstate 91, 190 or 495 to Rte. 2 to the Rte. 12 North exit (31B). Travel north on Route 12 for 2.8 miles, then turn right immediately after Enterprise Car Rental. Turn right again, on Main St., after crossing the bridge. Take the second left onto North Street (at the Dunkin' Donuts). The college is located three blocks up.
Green and white Fitchburg State College signs are positioned on posts and poles about 10 feet off the ground.
From New Hampshire: Take Rte. 12, 13 or 31 to Fitchburg.
From Connecticut: Take either Interstate 91 or 84 to the Massachusetts Turnpike, exiting north on to Interstate 290 in Auburn. Follow 290 to Interstate 190 north to Rte. 2, and follow directions given above for Massachusetts locations.
From Rhode Island: Take Rte. 146 north to Interstate 290 through Worcester exiting onto Interstate 190. Follow instructions for Massachusetts locations.
Local Accommodations
Courtyard by Marriott, Fitchburg
Four Points Sheraton, Leominster
Super 8, Leominster
Wachusett Village Inn, Westminster
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Overview
Applicants: 3,104
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Average HS GPA: 3.10
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
450 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 560
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 23
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Selectivity Rating
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Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
274
with Terminal Degree
194
143
Men
131
Women
25
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biomedical Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
Environmental Biology.
Exercise Physiology.
Neurobiology and Behavior.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Computer Science.
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EDUCATION.
Biology Teacher Education.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Education, General.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
History Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Mathematics Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
American Government and Politics (United States).
Economics, General.
Geography.
International Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Photography.
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$970
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$7,050
Required Fees
$7,330
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$800
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
$500
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,256
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
4,172
Foreign Countries Represented
6
Demographics
1.69%
Asian
3.79%
Black
6.16%
Hispanic
81.43%
Caucasian
4.60%
Unknown
54% female
46% male
8% are out of state
82% are full time
18% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
41%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
70%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
60
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
3
Number of Religious Organizations
1
1% join a fraternity
3% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
Men's Sports (Falcons)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Falcons)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Hewlett Packard
Apple
Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
