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Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg State University
FITCHBURG, MA . 4 Year 3.5
#1840 in Best Colleges in America
160 PEARL ST FITCHBURG, MA 01420

Overview

Fitchburg State University (FSU), located in Massachusetts, is a historic public university dedicated to cultivating future educators with professionalism and social responsibility.

FSU's College of Education offers a variety of degree and certificate programs, including preschool education, elementary education, secondary education and special education, all of which are accredited by the Massachusetts Department of Education.

The school focuses on practical experience, and students participate in actual classroom teaching from the first semester to accumulate rich teaching practice. In addition, FSU also offers online master's programs to meet the needs of in-service teachers for further study.

If you want to grow into an excellent educator in an environment with strong support and rich practical opportunities, FSU will be your ideal choice.

Rankings

  • 429

    #429 in Best Value Colleges in America

  • 2

    #2 4 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 556

    #556 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Best Value Colleges in America 429 of 1,482
  • Safest College Campuses in America 556 of 1,306
  • Top Party Schools in America 559 of 1,512

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • B+Value
  • B+Diversity
  • C Campus
  • CAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • C+Professors
  • C Location
  • C+Dorms
  • C+Campus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    143 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    98 Graduates
  • Business
    96 Graduates
  • Cinematography and Video Production
    58 Graduates
  • Psychology
    53 Graduates
  • Biology
    48 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    47 Graduates
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
    28 Graduates
  • Game Design and Interactive Media
    27 Graduates
  • Human Services
    26 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 85%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $35
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    980-1180
  • ACT Range
    18-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,170
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    57%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    2,506 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    843
  • Undergrads Over 25
    21%
  • Pell Grant
    44%
  • Varsity Athletes
    15%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (with football)

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