Fitchburg State University

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$970

0% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$15,237

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

6.43%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

88.4%

2,902 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

7,251

48.8% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

61%

450 Graduates

About

Fitchburg State University is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Fitchburg State University were General Business Administration & Management (93 degrees awarded), General Interdisciplinary Studies (92 degrees), and Registered Nursing (92 degrees).

In 2019, 1,537 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fitchburg State University. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,164 degrees), 9.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (120 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fitchburg State University is $970, which is $−21,056 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Fitchburg State University is $970, which is $−21,056 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,237.

In 2019, 59% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 65% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$970

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Fitchburg State University was $970. The cost of tuition at Fitchburg State University is $−21,056 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fitchburg State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,237

2019 Value

0.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Fitchburg State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,237. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Fitchburg State University grew by 0.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fitchburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,343

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fitchburg State University was of $10,343 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 0.51% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Fitchburg State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

59%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

65%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

59% of undergraduate students at Fitchburg State University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 3.28% with respect to 2018, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fitchburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

6.43%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Fitchburg State University was 6.43%, which represents 76 out of the 1182 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Fitchburg State University received 2,902 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 10.3% annual decline. Out of those 2,902 applicants, 2,564 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.4% acceptance rate.

There were 7,251 students enrolled at Fitchburg State University in 2019, and 68% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fitchburg State University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

2,564

Accepted Out of 2,902

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fitchburg State University was 88.4% (2,564 admissions from 2,902 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 86.9%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by −10.3%, while admissions declined by −8.75%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fitchburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

68%

Submission Percentage

458

Scores Submitted

68% of enrolled first-time students at Fitchburg State University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fitchburg State University has a total enrollment of 7,251 students. The full-time enrollment at Fitchburg State University is 3,542 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,709. This means that 48.8% of students enrolled at Fitchburg State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fitchburg State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.8% White, 9.38% Hispanic or Latino, 7.71% Black or African American, 2.55% Asian, 2.51% Two or More Races, 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0276% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fitchburg State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.7%), followed by White Male (18.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.82%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fitchburg State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,251 students. The full-time enrollment at Fitchburg State University is 3,542 and the part-time enrollment is 3,709. This means that 48.8% of students enrolled at Fitchburg State University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fitchburg State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Fitchburg State University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Fitchburg State University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fitchburg State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
5,131
Hispanic or Latino
680
Black or African American
559

The enrolled student population at Fitchburg State University is 70.8% White, 9.38% Hispanic or Latino, 7.71% Black or African American, 2.55% Asian, 2.51% Two or More Races, 0.11% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0276% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 53.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 406 students (5.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 323 more women than men received degrees from Fitchburg State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fitchburg State University is white (1,164 degrees awarded). There were 9.7 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (120 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fitchburg State University is General Business Administration & Management (93 degrees awarded), followed by General Interdisciplinary Studies (92 degrees) and Registered Nursing (92 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Fitchburg State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (379 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (112 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (106 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fitchburg State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,704,471 people), Accountants & auditors (1,027,488 people), Other managers (909,205 people), Secondary school teachers (640,836 people), and Financial managers (526,828 people).

The most specialized majors at Fitchburg State University are Education (379 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (112 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (106 degrees), Biology (81 degrees), and Business (412 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fitchburg State University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, Actuaries, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Fitchburg State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,382,874 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (877,350 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (855,577 people), Computer Systems Design (606,240 people), and Banking & related activities (535,568 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Fitchburg State University.

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
93 degree-majorss awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
92 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
92 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fitchburg State University was General Business Administration & Management with 93 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Fitchburg State University according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

607

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

930

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 607 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University, which is 0.653 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (930).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Fitchburg State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 158 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.19 times more than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 133 degrees were awarded to women at Fitchburg State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.842 times less than the 158 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 36% of students graduating from Fitchburg State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (89.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Fitchburg State University is Female and Black or African American (89.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.11% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,164 degrees awarded
Black or African American
120 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fitchburg State University is white (1,164 degrees awarded). There were 9.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (120 degrees).

2.08% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
700 degrees awarded
White Male
464 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Fitchburg State University is white female (700 degrees awarded). There were 1.51 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (464 degrees).

Operations

Fitchburg State University has an endowment valued at nearly $15.8M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $1.22M (7.71%), compared to the 4.44% average return ($1.71M on $38.5M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2019, Fitchburg State University had a total salary expenditure of $117M. Fitchburg State University employs 70 Professors, 66 Associate professors, and 60 Assistant professors. Most academics at Fitchburg State University are Male Professors (42), Female Assistant professors(37), and Female Associate professors (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fitchburg State University are: Service, with 79 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 78 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 65 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$15.8M

2019 Endowment

4.48%

growth from 2018

Fitchburg State University has an endowment valued at about $15.8M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Fitchburg State University grew 4.48% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Fitchburg State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$953k - Federal
$2.76M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Fitchburg State University received $953k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $2.76M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$45M

2019 Salaries

7.44%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Fitchburg State University paid a median of $45M in salaries, which represents 38.3% of their overall expenditure ($117M) and a 7.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.92% growth from 2017 and a 3.37% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.1M (40.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.6M

Instructional Salaries

206

Number of Employees

In 2019, Fitchburg State University paid a total of $17.6M to 206 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.2M (32.7%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

70 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

79 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fitchburg State University were Professor with 70 employees; Associate professor with 66 employees; and Associate professor with 60 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fitchburg State University were Service with 79 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 78 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 65 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fitchburg State University was Male Professor with 42 employees, Female Assistant professor with 37 employees, and Female Associate professor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Fitchburg State University.

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