FITCHBURG STATE UNIVERSITY
- 160 Pearl St
- Fitchburg, MA 01420
- OPEID College Code: 00218400
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- General Phone: (978) 345-2151
- President: Robert V. Antonucci
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 7,043
- College Alias: FSU, Fitchburg State College
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About
Fitchburg State University is a public four year institution founded in 1894 in Fitchburg Massachusetts. Originally known as the State Normal School in Fitchburg, the school has taken on various names throughout its history, including State Teacher's College at Fitchburg, State College at Fitchburg and Fitchburg State College. Fitchburg State College became Fitchburg State University when the Massachusetts State Legislature voted to grant it University status in 2010.
Academics
Fitchburg State University offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses for its students. The school believes in providing a liberal arts education to its students in order to produce well rounded, analytical individuals. Fitchburg requires fulltime students to have four classes per semester, and requires five classes per semester to graduate a within four years. The length of graduate programs may vary, and some offering are available through online courses.
Some programs offered include:
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Human Services
- Mathematics
- Psychological Science
- Sociology
Admissions and Financial Aid
Students interested in applying to Fitchburg State University must have a competitive GPA, 3.0 or higher, or a GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 and exceptionally high SAT scores. Students who meet the admissions criteria should complete and submit the application in total and await review and response from the university. Admissions requirements for transfer students and adults may vary.
Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students interested in determining eligibility for financial aid should contact or visit the Fitchburg State University financial aid office.
Athletics
The Fitchburg Falcons participate in the NCAA Division III.
Athletic programs offered:
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Football
- Ice Hockey/Field Hockey
Additionally, FSU offers intramural sports for students within the school to participate and play against one another. The sports offered change year after year but have included such sports as Flag Football, Kickball, Ultimate Frisbee, and Dodgeball alongside more traditional sport offerings.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.fitchburgstate.edu
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,611 | 2,040 | 3,651 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 959 (60%) | 1,395 (68%) | 2,354 (64%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 353 (37%) | 422 (30%) | 775 (33%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 745 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 81 | 10% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 550 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 22% | 48% | 49% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,273 | $4,168 | $2,721 | $2,132 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.3% | 3.0% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 37 | 24 | 25 |
| Number in Repayment | 856 | 780 | 736 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,900 | $6,400 | $5,992 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,900 | $6,400 | $5,992 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,980 | $12,480 | $12,072 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $700 | $600 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,870 | $7,148 | $6,632 |
| Other Expenses | $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,850 | $5,230 | $5,230 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $17,420 | $16,098 | $15,074 |
| In-State | $17,420 | $16,098 | $15,074 |
| Out of State | $23,500 | $22,178 | $21,154 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,050 | $14,830 | $14,322 |
| In-State | $16,050 | $14,830 | $14,322 |
| Out of State | $22,130 | $20,910 | $20,402 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,200 | $9,600 | $9,092 |
| In-State | $10,200 | $9,600 | $9,092 |
| Out of State | $16,280 | $15,680 | $15,172 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,043 Undergraduate: 4,223 Graduate: 2,820
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,712 Female: 4,331
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,998 Female: 2,225
- Graduate Gender Male: 714 Female: 2,106
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,820 Part-Time: 3,223
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,512 Part-Time: 711
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 308 Part-Time: 2,512
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 83 | 1% |
| American Indian | 10 | 0.1% |
| Black | 205 | 3% |
| Asian | 80 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 3% |
| White | 5,447 | 77% |
| Unknown | 1,015 | 14% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 52 | 0.7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,387 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,331 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 983 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 854 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 566 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 406 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 806 | 11% |
| Ages 50-65 | 541 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 10 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 107 | 2% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 820 | 487 | 333 |
| Faculty Status | 401 | 180 | 221 |
| Tenured Faculty | 122 | 122 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 7 | - | 7 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 401 | 180 | 221 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 58 | 55 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 143 | 60 | 83 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 218 | 192 | 26 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 101 | 80 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 30 | 30 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 61 | 58 | 3 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,041 (180) | $70,126 (98) | $65,550 (82) |
| Professor | $81,949 (57) | $83,378 (34) | $79,836 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $65,678 (63) | $66,632 (37) | $64,320 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,466 (57) | $58,226 (27) | $56,782 (30) |
| Instructor | $54,368 (3) | - (-) | $54,368 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,041 (180) | $70,126 (98) | $65,550 (82) |
| Professor | $81,949 (57) | $83,378 (34) | $79,836 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $65,678 (63) | $66,632 (37) | $64,320 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,466 (57) | $58,226 (27) | $56,782 (30) |
| Instructor | $54,368 (3) | - (-) | $54,368 (3) |
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 412 | 248 | 164 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 305 | 193 | 112 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Field Hockey | 21 | - | 21 |
| Football | 62 | 62 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 27 | 27 | - |
| Lacrosse | 21 | - | 21 |
| Soccer | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 64 | 39 | 25 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 63 | 38 | 25 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $12,575 | $6,813 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,744 | $3,040 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 64 | 36 | 28 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 9 | 9 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 8 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Lacrosse | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 57% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 64% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 53% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 25% |
| 5 Years | 46% |
| 6 Years | 52% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 3 | 14 |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | - |
| Burglary | 5 | 59 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
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