Fitchburg State University is a public university located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts that came into existence in 1894. This prestigious institute of the US Education System is dedicated to integrate high quality professional courses with strong liberal arts and science studies. It comprises only a single campus which consists of 48 buildings.

The university provides more than 30 undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programs to its aspirants from across the globe. Admissions at Fitchburg State University are offered on a rolling basis round the year and require a non refundable fee of 50 USD from its applicants. Every year, the university receives more than 7,500 applications and admits them at an acceptance rate of nearly 87% which makes it a lightly selective institute to study in the USA.

Rankings

  • As per the rankings of the U.S. News, Fitchburg State University’s ranking in the 2023 edition of Regional Universities North is 108.
  • It is ranked >600 in US rankings 2023 as per The World University Rankings.

Highlights

Type public
Campus Setting Urban
Endowment USD 21.07 million
Campus Housing Capacity 57%
Application Fee 50 USD
Acceptance rate 87%
Season of Intake Rolling
English language proficiency score TOEFL or equivalent
Financial Aid Available as Scholarships and Awards
Admission Helpdesk 800-705-9692
admissions@fitchburgstate.edu

Programs, Campus and Accomodation

Campus

  • The campus of the university is spread over 60 acres and consists of a total of 48 buildings out of which six are around 100 years old.
  • It comprises over 7500 students out of which 4200 are undergraduates and 3300 are graduates.
  • There are a total of 60 diverse, student-run clubs and organizations, including fraternities and sororities, musical programs, academic honor societies and special interest groups are there in this university.
  • This deemed university comprises only a single campus which offers numerous programs in various disciplines at the undergraduate and the postgraduate level.
  • Student Affairs consists of numerous offices that look after the needs of the students including leadership development, housing options, public service, career exploration and community engagement and several others.

Housing Facilities/ Residence

  • The institute offers housing facilities to students in its various residence halls. However, students can also opt for housing options outside the university campus.
  • The university campus comprises four residence halls and three apartment communities.
  • Some of the alternatives are namely Aubuchon Hall, Cedar Street House, Herlihy Hall, Mara Village, among others.
  • Half of the undergraduate student population lives in campus residences.
  • The Residence life offered by the university encourages personal development of students through in-hall courses, academic and social activities and is also responsible for ensuring that students will get an atmosphere perfect for learning.
  • Five types of meal options are offered to students who are staying on the university's campus.
  • A large number of amenities such as laundry, recreation areas, common rooms etc. are available to students who stay on campus.
  • Students who wish to stay in the residence hall of the university are required to fill the housing application form available on the official website of the university and submit the same.
  • The cost of the residencies ranges between 3,695 to 5,379 USD per semester.

Courses

  • The institute offers a plethora of courses for international students with more than 30 undergraduate programs and 22 Master’s degree programs.
  • Special orientation seminars are organized for students enrolled in any of the programs offered by this deemed university.
  • The university offers students an opportunity to find a wide range of educational opportunities and courses in the college campus.
  • The most popular majors offered at the university are- Communication, Photography, Journalism, Anthropology, Nursing, Mathematics, Performing Arts and Psychology.

Fitchburg State University Application Process

Application Portal: Visit the admissions page on the official website of the Fitchburg State University and apply to the course you wish to apply for.

Application fee: 50 USD

Application Deadlines: Rolling Admissions

Supporting Documents:

  • Academic transcripts
  • English language proficiency scores with minimum scores being TOEFL iBT – 79; TOEFL PBT – 550; IELTS- 6.5 or equivalent
  • ACT/SAT or GMAT/GRE scores
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Statement of purpose
  • Health certificate
  • Resume for the ones with job experience/prior experience
  • Visa/passport
  • Graduation rate: 53%, student retention rate: 73%

Note: Applicants of any program other than Nursing are not required to submit their SAT or ACT scores as a part of their application.

Fitchburg State University Cost of Attendance

An estimated budget for international students looking to study in the US is as mentioned below. All the prospective aspirants of the institute are encouraged to take a look at the table and plan their finances in advance accordingly.

Name of the Parameter Cost (per year)
Tuition Fee 27,896 USD
Books 1000 USD
Transportation 350 – 1000 USD
Personal Expenses 1500 USD
Student Health Insurance 3444 USD

Scholarships/ Financial Aid

The institute offers numerous scholarships for international students to study in the USA and the applicants are required to apply for any of the scholarships they are eligible for at the time of application for admission. More than 76% of the students receive some kind of financial aid.

Several scholarships, awards, grants, loans, aids, work study etc. are offered to students by this deemed university. The scholarship amount is adjusted in the university bill and the final bill is handed over to the student. On an average a total of 40 million USD is awarded to students in the form of financial aid.

Financial Aid Package for International Students

Scholarship Merit Based: Awarded to new students seeking admission to any of the programs in the university/Need Based: Awarded to new and returning students.
Work Study This program offers jobs to undergraduate and graduate students who require financial aid.
Loans Different types of interest free loan options are available to students who are financially weak to support them in their studies.

Alumni Network

The institute has over 46,000 alumni who are offered with numerous advantages including access to offers made by the Credit Union of the University, Alumni Debit Card, Alumni Rewards Visa Credit Card, Alumni Select, free access to library and health & fitness services and many more.

A few notable alumni of the Fitchburg State University, USA are as follows:

  • Peter H. Reynolds – Author and Illustrator of children’s books
  • Robert Cormier – American Author and Journalist
  • Michael Bavaro – Film maker
  • Bert Jacobs – Football Manager
  • Patricia Deegan – Advocate, Psychologist and Researcher

Placements

Fitchburg State University, USA organizes a large number of career fairs for its students like Fall Career Fair, Startup Career Fair, Workshops, Creative Industries Career Fair, Civil and Environmental Career Fair, and many more which facilitate students in getting good jobs.

An average salary of the university alumni after 10 years of graduation is supposed to be around 44,000 USD per year.