Fitchburg State University

www.fitchburgstate.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$970

2021 Average Net Price

$16,862

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.55%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

85.3%

3,414 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

6,674

45.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.1%

446 Graduates

About

Fitchburg State University is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Fitchburg State University were General Business Administration & Management (295 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (213 degrees), and General Special Education & Teaching (96 degrees).

In 2021, 1,842 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fitchburg State University. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,346 degrees), 7.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (171 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fitchburg State University is $970, which is $−22,214 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Fitchburg State University is $970, which is $−22,214 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,862.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Fitchburg State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$970

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Fitchburg State University was $970. The cost of tuition at Fitchburg State University is $−22,214 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$16,862

2021 Value

6.51%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Fitchburg State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,862. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Fitchburg State University grew by 6.51%.

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

$10,645

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fitchburg State University was of $10,645 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.14% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. 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 by Income Level

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Fitchburg State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 8.62% with respect to 2020, when 58% 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.

1.55%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Fitchburg State University was 1.55%, which represents 20 out of the 1287 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 3,414 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 13.9% annual growth. Out of those 3,414 applicants, 2,911 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 85.3% acceptance rate.

There were 6,674 students enrolled at Fitchburg State University in 2021. 18% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fitchburg State University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

85.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,911

Accepted Out of 3,414

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fitchburg State University was 85.3% (2,911 admissions from 3,414 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 88%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 13.9%, while admissions grew by 10.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fitchburg State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

18%

Submission Percentage (2021)

100

Scores Submitted (2021)

18% of enrolled first-time students at Fitchburg State University in 2021 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 had a total enrollment of 6,674 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Fitchburg State University is 3,026 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,648. This means that 45.3% of students enrolled at Fitchburg State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fitchburg State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.59% Black or African American, 3.04% Asian, 1.56% Two or More Races, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.03% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fitchburg State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.5%), followed by White Female (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.9%), followed by White Male (18.7%) and Black or African American Female (6.15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fitchburg State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,674 students. The full-time enrollment at Fitchburg State University is 3,026 and the part-time enrollment is 3,648. This means that 45.3% of students enrolled at Fitchburg State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

68%

2021 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 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Fitchburg State University had a retention rate lower than 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 (2021)

White
4,608 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
693 enrolled students
Black or African American
640 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fitchburg State University is 69% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 9.59% Black or African American, 3.04% Asian, 1.56% Two or More Races, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.03% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 271 students (4.06%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 506 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 (1,346 degrees awarded). There were 7.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (171 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Fitchburg State University is General Business Administration & Management (295 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (213 degrees) and General Special Education & Teaching (96 degrees).

In 2021, 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. (485 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (117 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (104 degrees).

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 (1,869,635 people), Accountants & auditors (1,074,838 people), Other managers (827,448 people), Secondary school teachers (510,015 people), and Financial managers (500,713 people).

The most specialized majors at Fitchburg State University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (485 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (117 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (104 degrees), Business (536 degrees), and Protective Services (82 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Fitchburg State University are EDUCATION. (485 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (117 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (104 degrees), Business (536 degrees), and Protective Services (82 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,310,370 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (657,054 people), Computer Systems Design (581,179 people), Banking & related activities (530,428 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (523,633 people).

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 (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
295 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
213 degrees awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
96 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Fitchburg State University was General Business Administration & Management with 295 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

668

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,174

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 668 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University, which is 0.569 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,174).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 214 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.2 times more than the 178 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.832 times less than the 214 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

38%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 38% of students graduating from Fitchburg State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Fitchburg State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,346 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
171 degrees awarded
Black or African American
138 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fitchburg State University is white (1,346 degrees awarded). There were 7.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (171 degrees).

1.85% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
891 degrees awarded
White Male
455 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
100 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fitchburg State University is white female (891 degrees awarded). There were 1.96 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (455 degrees).

Operations

Fitchburg State University has an endowment valued at nearly $21.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.17M (14.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Fitchburg State University had a total salary expenditure of 117M. Fitchburg State University employs 71 Associate professors, 64 Professors and 44 Assistant professors. Most academics at Fitchburg State University are Male Professor (39), Female Associate professor (36), and Male Associate professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fitchburg State University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 77 employees, Service, with 74 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees.

Endowment

$21.3M

2021 Endowment

17.5%

growth from 2020

Fitchburg State University has an endowment valued at about $21.3M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Fitchburg State University grew 17.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $29.1M 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.

Salary Expenditure

$44.1M

2021 Salaries

4.08%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Fitchburg State University paid a median of $44.1M in salaries, which represents 37.8% of their overall expenditure ($117M) and a 4.08% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16.1M

Instructional Salaries

191

Number of Employees

In 2021, Fitchburg State University paid a total of $16.1M to 191 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

71 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

77 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fitchburg State University were Associate professor with 71 employees, Professor with 64 employees, and Assistant professor with 44 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fitchburg State University were Office and Administrative Support with 77 employees, Service with 74 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fitchburg State University was Male Professor with 39 employees, Female Associate professor with 36 employees, and Male Associate professor with 35 employees.

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