by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,815 undergraduates in 2020, Fitchburg State is a public university located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Fitchburg State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Fitchburg State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Fitchburg State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Fitchburg State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Fitchburg State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Fitchburg State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Fitchburg State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Fitchburg State for Veterans Guide.
Fitchburg State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 3,815 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,831 (74.2%). Part-time attendance was 984 (25.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,831 | 984 | 3,815 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Fitchburg State is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Fitchburg State #869 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Fitchburg State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Fitchburg State Diversity Guide.
Fitchburg State has a total of 395 student athletes, 243 men and 152 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,426,779 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,331,337 |
| Net | $95,442 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Fitchburg State University Athletics