Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
4,582 applied, 3,983 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Fitchburg State University cost?
$13,803 a year in-state
Out of state: about $19,883 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $26,437.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$10,379
$30,000–$48,000
$10,607
$48,000–$75,000
$10,609
$75,000–$110,000
$13,638
over $110,000
$23,328
Sticker, in-state
$26,437
In-state, with aid
$13,803
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $17,966 a year, against $11,886 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $6,080 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Fitchburg State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Fitchburg State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Fitchburg State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate?
87% for fall 2024: 3,983 of 4,582 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Fitchburg State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1060 to 1230 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Fitchburg State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,609 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $26,437.
How much does Fitchburg State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Fitchburg State University is $17,966 a year, against $11,886 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $13,803 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $6,080 tuition gap gives about $19,883 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Fitchburg State University's graduation rate?
53% of students finish within six years and 38% within four (IPEDS).
