Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

According to its mission statement, "Fitchburg State University is committed to excellence in teaching and learning and blends liberal arts and sciences and professional programs within a small college environment. Our comprehensive public university prepares students to lead, serve, and succeed by fostering lifelong learning and civic and global responsibility. A Fitchburg State education extends beyond our classrooms to include residential, professional, and co-curricular opportunities. As a community resource, we provide leadership and support for the economic, environmental, social, and cultural needs of North Central Massachusetts and the Commonwealth." [Source]

Website: http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/

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3,349
Undergraduate
Enrollment

37%
4-Year
Graduation Rate

$10,830
In-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

$16,910
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
(annually)

13:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

4.8%
Student Loan Default Rate

General Education Requirements

Composition

YES

Literature

Foreign Language

U.S. Government/History

Economics

Mathematics

Science

YES

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Curriculum last evaluated: 6/27/2022

2021-22 enrollment and tuition data, and four-year graduation rates for first-time, full-time freshmen who enrolled in Fall 2012, are derived from the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator.