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Fitchburg State University
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Annual Tuition
$11,046
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
89.9%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
54.6%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$53,874
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Fitchburg State University is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Fitchburg, MA. With a competitive tuition profile of $11,046, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 54.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
89.9%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$44,184
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.9 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$23,874
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$194,556
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$433,296
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Fitchburg State University is $24,239.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$11,046
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
72.8%
Success
54.6%
In-State Cost
$11,046
Age 25+ Students
19.8%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
148 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Fitchburg
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,072
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,238
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,582
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Fitchburg metropolitan area.