Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University is one of the fifteen public 4-year colleges in Massachusetts. The campus is located in a suburb, in Fitchburg.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,075 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 751 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 586 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 60% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Fitchburg State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $970, and fees were $9,185. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,050 and $9,185 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
Number of Students7,075 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate78% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1953 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2001 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 970 to 1140 |
ACT | 19 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $50 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $423/credit | |
In State Students | $423/credit | |
Out of State Students | $676/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $319/credit | |
In State Students | $319/credit | |
Out of State Students | $319/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $19,035 | $19,035 | $30,420 |
ADN | 70 | $29,610 | $29,610 | $47,320 |
BSN | 125 | $52,875 | $52,875 | $84,500 |
FNP | 50 | $15,950 | $15,950 | $15,950 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Fitchburg State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 43% | $4,346 |
Other Federal Grant | 30% | $339 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $2,237 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 59% | $1,986 |
Federal Student Loans | 80% | $5,419 |
Private Loans | 14% | $9,249 |
$14,649
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$11,203 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,206 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,716 |
$75,001 to $110,000$18,895 |
Over $110,000$19,898 |
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Student Population
4,117
Undergrads
2,958
Graduates
4,407
Women
2,668
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
75% |
Hispanic |
9% |
Black/African American |
7% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing.