Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, Fitchburg State's acceptance rate is 86.06% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.31%. 1,485 men and 1,599 women applied to Fitchburg State and 1,193 men and 1,461 women students were accepted.
Among them, 227 men and 259 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Fitchburg State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,084 | 1,485 | 1,599 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,193 | 1,461 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 486 | 227 | 259 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86.06% | 80.34% | 91.37% | - | - |
| Yield | 18.31% | 19.03% | 17.73% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 117 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 7 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Fitchburg State.
The median SAT score is 1,120 with 570 SAT EBRW and 550 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 600 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Fitchburg State. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 22.
The SAT and ACT scores at Fitchburg State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1020 | 1120 | 1220 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 510 | 570 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 550 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 | 25 |
| ACT English | 22 | 22 | 25 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 486 first-year students enrolled in Fitchburg State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.97% and part-time students is 1.03%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 46.71% and women students is 53.29%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Fitchburg State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 486 | 227 | 259 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 481 | 225 | 256 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Fitchburg State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Fitchburg State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $50 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Fitchburg State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
| Admission Information | www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.fitchburgstate.edu/admissions-and-aid/apply-fitchburg-state |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |