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    Information Summary

    Ranks 945th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityMidsize suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
    Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
    Full-time Enrollment3,196
    Total Enrollment5,340
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work required2
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$10
    Graduate Application Fee$25
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Fitchburg, MA

    Total Population39,100 (36,951 urban / 2,149 rural)
    Households14,942 (2.5 people per house)
    Families9,362 (3.13 people per family)
    Pop. — African American1,829
    Pop. — Asian1,909
    Pop. — Pacific Islander53
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native350
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)32,919
    Pop. — Other3,299

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Fitchburg State College?

    Ranks 1427th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $970 $970 $7,050
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $4,572 $4,572 $4,572
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $231 $231 $484
    FT Graduate Tuition $2,700 $2,700 $2,700
    FT Graduate Required Fees $1,620 $1,620 $1,620
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $240 $240 $240
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $14,478 $14,478 $20,558
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $13,242 $13,242 $19,322
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $8,142 $8,142 $14,222

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $4,588 trend  $5,542 $4,588 trend  $5,542 $10,668 trend  $11,622
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $600 trend  $600
    On-Campus – Room & Board $5,762 trend  $6,486
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,850 trend  $1,850
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $4,980 trend  $5,100
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,000 trend  $2,000
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,000 trend  $2,000

    Admission Details

    Applicants 3,070 (1,403 male / 1,667 female)
    Admitted 2,059 (920 male / 1,139 female)
    Admission rate 67%
    First-time Enrollment 608 (308 male / 300 female)
    FT Enrollment 599 (303 male / 296 female)
    PT Enrollment 9 (5 male / 4 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Fitchburg State College use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference New England Football Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Fitchburg State College accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 900th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 10%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 838th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 99%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 460 / 560
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 560
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 930 / 1120

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareYes
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity1,491
    Meals per Week19
    Room Fee$4,026
    Board Fee$2,460

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Fitchburg State College ranks 3066th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $2,859 160 pie   22%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,586 264 pie   37%
    Institutional Grant Aid $1,493 207 pie   29%
    Student Loan Aid $3,248 449 pie   63%
    Any financial aid type   545 pie   76%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Fitchburg State College?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    494493
    Black Non-Hispanic
    7078148
    Hispanic
    5193144
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    445599
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    4812
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,6662,7584,424
    Race Unknown
    120300420
    Total 2,004 3,336 5,340

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Fitchburg State College?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Art Teacher Education 9 9
    Arts Management 1 1
    Biology Teacher Education
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 7 1 9
    Business Administration and Management, General 18 5 4 6 112 9 154
    Cinematography and Film/Video Production 1 3 35 2 41
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2 1 14 1 18
    Computer Programming/Programmer, General
    Computer Science 16 1 2 1 7 1 28
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 7 2 10
    Counseling Psychology
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 1 13 1 16
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1 1 26 2 30
    Design and Visual Communications, General 1 21 6 28
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 2 1 4
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 21 1 22
    Economics, General 2 2
    Education, General 1 2 166 26 195
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 39 3 43
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 47 2 51
    English Language and Literature, General 26 2 28
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 6 1 7
    General Studies 3 2 50 2 57
    Geography 1 1
    History Teacher Education 6 1 7
    History, General 9 9
    Industrial Technology/Technician 2 1 18 2 23
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 1 14 1 16
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 8
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
    Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 1 1
    Mathematics Teacher Education 2 2
    Mathematics, General 1 4 5
    Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 1 14 15
    Nursing, Other 8 8
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 1 1 31 33
    Photography 11 11
    Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician 1 2 3
    Political Science and Government, General 7 1 8
    Psychology, General 2 1 19 2 24
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1 1 2
    Secondary Education and Teaching 7 1 8
    Social Work 2 1 16 19
    Sociology 2 1 2 1 6
    Special Education and Teaching, General 3 2 1 91 9 106
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 5 5
    Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1 1
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 6 1 7
    Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 1 1 15 3 20
    Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
    Total 42 25 19 19 1 909 86 1,101

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Fitchburg State College ranks 1196th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $56,311 ($56,839 male / $55,639 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 166 (93 male / 73 female)
    Total Benefits $2,107,730

    Fitchburg State College Summary

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    Fitchburg State College, is a four year public institution of higher learning located in the city of Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Fitchburg State College has over 3300 undergraduate and 1670 graduate/continuing education students, for a total student body enrollment of 5049. In 1930, the State Normal School was authorized to offer a bachelor’s degree in practical arts, and in 1932, when it became the State Teachers College at Fitchburg, four-year degrees were offered in all areas of education. In 1965, its name was officially changed to Fitchburg State College, which today offers forty-nine undergraduate degree programs in eighteen academic departments, twenty Masters Degree programs, five Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study programs, and seven Graduate Certificate programs. The college proudly offers traditional and nontraditional programs to serve the educational needs of its students as undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students. U.S. News and World Report Universities–Master’s (North), third tier (highest ranked Massachusetts State College) The school originally housed students in buildings that are now surrounding the quad. The campus consists of 3 major dormitories: Fitchburg State College recognizes over 60 student clubs and organizations, including: A full list of clubs and organizations can be found here: FSC Student Clubs & Fraternities Sororities Fitchburg State College currently offers the following sports programs that compete in NCAA Division III: The older buildings that still exist on campus were originally connected through a series of underground tunnels.

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    Fitchburg State College Academics

    The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Economically Disadvantaged Student Services, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, On-Campus Daycare and Personal Counseling can help. Fitchburg State College is unique in its study options. In particular, the university has a Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Fitchburg State College.

    Computer Science:
    Computer Programming – General, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General
    Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
    Exercise Sciences, Sport/Fitness Administration
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    English Language and Literature:
    English, English Language & Literature – General, Technical/Business Writing
    Popular majors:
    eighteen percent business per marketing, fifteen percent visual and performing arts, fourteen percent education, eight percent health professions, eight percent liberal arts, six percent computer and information sciences, six percent psychology, five percent engineering technologies
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Design/Visual Communications, Drama/Theater Arts, Film Production/Cinematography, Graphic Design, Photography, Theater Design/Stagecraft
    History:
    History – General
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Nursing (RN)
    Public Administration and Service:
    Human Services
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Education:
    Biology Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, Technology/Industrial Arts Education
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, International Business, Marketing Management
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of April. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 40.

    Fitchburg State College Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 67% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 78%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school requires an application fee consisting of ten dollars regular application fee, forty dollars out-of-state application fee, ten dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were seven hundred and eighty-nine total number of transfer students who applied and seven hundred and eighteen total number of transfer students who were admitted.

    For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Transfer students must apply no later than the Rolling admission, with priority applications due on the 15th of April. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of May and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of April. In the same way, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of March.

    Fitchburg State College Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
    The Falcons are a member of NCAA.

    Fitchburg State College Financial Aid

    Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Leadership and State/District Residency. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form.

    Fitchburg State College Students

    Fitchburg State College offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately three thousand, four hundred and eleven degree-seeking undergrads, six hundred and seven first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one thousand, six hundred and eighty-seven graduate enrollment. Besides, the student body consists of ninety percent in-state students, ten percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, forty-nine percent women, fifty-one percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, three percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, eighty-eight percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, four percent race per ethnicity unreported, six percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, nine percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, thirty-six percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. The university is a Public, Liberal Arts College, Teachers College/College of Education, Four-year, Coed, where 67 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Moreover, it is part of an Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus.

    This school features the Urban setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Commuter campus. Importantly, the school is located 50 miles from Boston, 25 miles from Worcester.Further, the university has many unique facilites such as teacher education laboratory school, 120-acre conservation area. Students should note the housing policies: sixty-six percent of first-year students live in college housing, forty-three percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Coed Housing, Apartments For Single Students, Special Housing For Disabled Students, Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free), one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, one hundred and fifty dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car.

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