Fitchburg State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,825 students.
About This School
Fitchburg State University is a public institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts with approximately 2,825 undergraduate students enrolled. Fitchburg State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $15,432 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $47,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
Fitchburg State University is a public university in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It has 3,421 undergraduate and 1,238 graduate/continuing education students, for a total student body enrollment of 4,659. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 25 academic disciplines. The main campus, the McKay Campus School, and athletic fields occupy 79 acres (320,000 m2) in the city of Fitchburg; the biological study fields occupy 120 acres (490,000 m2) in the neighboring towns of Lancaster, Leominster, and Lunenburg.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $15,432/year average net price, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in Massachusetts, and the $18,220 median debt is relatively manageable. However, the 53% graduation rate is a real concern — more than 1 in 4 freshmen who return for sophomore year still won't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but come in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,825 undergraduates).
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