Fitchburg State University

www.fitchburgstate.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$970

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$15,831

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

4.8%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

88%

2,998 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

6,728

49.8% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

57.9%

417 Graduates

About

Fitchburg State University is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Fitchburg State University were General Business Administration & Management (107 degrees awarded), General Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees), and Registered Nursing (102 degrees).

In 2020, 1,815 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fitchburg State University. 62.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,370 degrees), 9.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (147 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fitchburg State University is $970, which is $−21,560 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Fitchburg State University is $970, which is $−21,560 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,831.

In 2020, 58% of undergraduate students attending Fitchburg State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$970

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Fitchburg State University was $970. The cost of tuition at Fitchburg State University is $−21,560 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$15,831

2020 Value

3.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Fitchburg State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,831. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Fitchburg State University grew by 3.9%.

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

$10,525

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fitchburg State University was of $10,525 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 1.76% between 2019 and 2020. 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

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Fitchburg State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 1.69% with respect to 2019, when 59% 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.

4.8%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Fitchburg State University was 4.8%, which represents 60 out of the 1249 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 2,998 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 3.31% annual growth. Out of those 2,998 applicants, 2,638 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88% acceptance rate.

There were 6,728 students enrolled at Fitchburg State University in 2020, and N/A% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fitchburg State University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

2,638

Accepted Out of 2,998

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fitchburg State University was 88% (2,638 admissions from 2,998 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 88.4%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 3.31%, while admissions grew by 2.89%.

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

SAT Scores

N/A%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Fitchburg State University in 2020 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 6,728 students. The full-time enrollment at Fitchburg State University is 3,349 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,379. This means that 49.8% of students enrolled at Fitchburg State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fitchburg State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.4% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.44% Black or African American, 3.02% Asian, 2.23% Two or More Races, 0.134% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0595% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Fitchburg State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.8%), followed by White Male (31.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.05%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.3%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Black or African American Female (7.14%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fitchburg State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,728 students. The full-time enrollment at Fitchburg State University is 3,349 and the part-time enrollment is 3,379. This means that 49.8% of students enrolled at Fitchburg State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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

77%

2020 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 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Fitchburg State University had a retention rate higher 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

White
4,735
Hispanic or Latino
689
Black or African American
635

The enrolled student population at Fitchburg State University is 70.4% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 9.44% Black or African American, 3.02% Asian, 2.23% Two or More Races, 0.134% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0595% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 181 students (2.69%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 461 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 (1,370 degrees awarded). There were 9.32 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (147 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Fitchburg State University is General Business Administration & Management (107 degrees awarded), followed by General Interdisciplinary Studies (105 degrees) and Registered Nursing (102 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 (450 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (123 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (134 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 (1,943,208 people), Accountants & auditors (1,074,945 people), Other managers (778,869 people), Financial managers (476,875 people), and Secondary school teachers (459,604 people).

The most specialized majors at Fitchburg State University are Education (450 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (123 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (134 degrees), Business (546 degrees), and Protective Services (85 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Petroleum, mining & geological engineers, including mining safety engineers

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 (3,276,490 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (634,521 people), Computer Systems Design (528,052 people), Banking & related activities (525,144 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (507,018 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

General Business Administration & Management
107 degree-majorss awarded
General Interdisciplinary Studies
105 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
102 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Fitchburg State University was General Business Administration & Management with 107 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

677

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

1,138

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 677 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University, which is 0.595 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,138).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 209 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.08 times more than the 193 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 193 degrees were awarded to women at Fitchburg State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.923 times less than the 209 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 37% of students graduating from Fitchburg State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (69.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Fitchburg State University is Female and Black or African American (69.4% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 1.2% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,370 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
147 degrees awarded
Black or African American
133 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fitchburg State University is white (1,370 degrees awarded). There were 9.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (147 degrees).

2.15% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
868 degrees awarded
White Male
502 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fitchburg State University is white female (868 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (502 degrees).

Operations

Fitchburg State University has an endowment valued at nearly $18.1M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $867k (4.78%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Fitchburg State University had a total salary expenditure of $121M. Fitchburg State University employs 69 Associate professors, 68 Professors, and 53 Assistant professors. Most academics at Fitchburg State University are Male Professors (43), Female Associate professors(35), and Male Associate professors (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fitchburg State University are: Service, with 81 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 73 employees, and Management with 51 employees.

Endowment

$18.1M

2020 Endowment

14.8%

growth from 2019

Fitchburg State University has an endowment valued at about $18.1M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Fitchburg State University grew 14.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $21.5M 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

$4.87M - Federal
$3.58M - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Fitchburg State University received $4.87M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.58M from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$46M

2020 Salaries

2.38%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Fitchburg State University paid a median of $46M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($121M) and a 2.38% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.44% growth from 2018 and a 1.92% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17M

Instructional Salaries

200

Number of Employees

In 2020, Fitchburg State University paid a total of $17M to 200 employees working as instructors, which represents 37% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

69 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fitchburg State University were Associate professor with 69 employees; Professor with 68 employees; and Professor with 53 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fitchburg State University were Service with 81 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 73 employees; and Management with 51 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fitchburg State University was Male Professor with 43 employees, Female Associate professor with 35 employees, and Male Associate professor with 34 employees.

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