Fitchburg State University (165820)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$970

2023 Average Net Price

$15,820

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

89.9%

4,353 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,296

46.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

52.7%

396 Graduates

About

Fitchburg State University (165820) is a higher education institution located in Worcester County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Fitchburg State University (165820) were General Business Administration & Management (342 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (202 degrees), and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (97 degrees).

In 2023, 1,838 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Fitchburg State University (165820). 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,281 degrees), 8.26 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (155 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Fitchburg State University (165820) is $970, which is $−23,605 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fitchburg State University (165820) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,476 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Fitchburg State University (165820) is $970, which is $23,605 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,820.

In 2023, 66% of undergraduate students attending Fitchburg State University (165820) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$970

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Fitchburg State University (165820) was $970. The cost of tuition at Fitchburg State University (165820) is $−23,605 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Fitchburg State University (165820) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,820

2023 Value

1.83%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Fitchburg State University (165820) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,820. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Fitchburg State University (165820) grew by 1.83%.

This chart compares the average net price of Fitchburg State University (165820) (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

$11,883

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Fitchburg State University (165820) was of $11,883 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 11.6% between 2022 and 2023.

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 (165820) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

66% of undergraduate students at Fitchburg State University (165820) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 6.45% with respect to 2022, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Fitchburg State University (165820) (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Fitchburg State University (165820) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1476 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 (165820) received 4,353 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 41.1% annual growth. Out of those 4,353 applicants, 3,915 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.9% acceptance rate.

There were 6,296 students enrolled at Fitchburg State University (165820) in 2023. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Fitchburg State University (165820) has an overall enrollment yield of 15.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,915

Accepted Out of 4,353

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Fitchburg State University (165820) was 89.9% (3,915 admissions from 4,353 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 41.1%, while admissions grew by 47.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Fitchburg State University (165820) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2023)

115

Scores Submitted (2023)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Fitchburg State University (165820) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Fitchburg State University (165820) had a total enrollment of 6,296 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Fitchburg State University (165820) is 2,909 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,387. This means that 46.2% of students enrolled at Fitchburg State University (165820) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Fitchburg State University (165820), both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.3% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% Black or African American, 3.22% Asian, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.0794% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0794% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Fitchburg State University (165820) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.4%), followed by White Male (30.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.78%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.2%), followed by White Male (14.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.96%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Fitchburg State University (165820) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,296 students. The full-time enrollment at Fitchburg State University (165820) is 2,909 and the part-time enrollment is 3,387. This means that 46.2% of students enrolled at Fitchburg State University (165820) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Fitchburg State University (165820) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 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 (165820) was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Fitchburg State University (165820) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Fitchburg State University (165820) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,112 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
696 enrolled students
Black or African American
579 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Fitchburg State University (165820) is 65.3% White, 11.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.2% Black or African American, 3.22% Asian, 1.83% Two or More Races, 0.0794% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0794% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 265 students (4.21%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 492 more women than men received degrees from Fitchburg State University (165820). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Fitchburg State University (165820) is white (1,281 degrees awarded). There were 8.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (155 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Fitchburg State University (165820) is General Business Administration & Management (342 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (202 degrees) and General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration (97 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Fitchburg State University (165820), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (475 degrees awarded), Business (658 degrees), and History (18 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 (165820) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,734,137 people), Accountants & auditors (1,057,881 people), Other managers (921,658 people), Secondary school teachers (637,754 people), and Financial managers (560,348 people).

The most specialized majors at Fitchburg State University (165820) in 2023 are Education (475 degrees awarded), Business (658 degrees), History (18 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (79 degrees), and Protective Services (69 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (165820) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Fitchburg State University (165820) are Education (475 degrees awarded), Business (658 degrees), History (18 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (79 degrees), and Protective Services (69 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (165820) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (165820).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
342 degrees awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
202 degrees awarded
General Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration
97 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Fitchburg State University (165820) was General Business Administration & Management with 342 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Fitchburg State University (165820) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

673

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,165

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 673 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University (165820), which is 0.578 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,165).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Fitchburg State University (165820) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 205 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University (165820) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.865 times less than the 237 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 237 degrees were awarded to men at Fitchburg State University (165820) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.16 times more than the 205 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 37% of students graduating from Fitchburg State University (165820) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% 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 (60.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Fitchburg State University (165820) is Female and Black or African American (60.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 0.758% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,281 degrees awarded
Black or African American
155 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
151 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Fitchburg State University (165820) is white (1,281 degrees awarded). There were 8.26 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (155 degrees).

2.67% of degree recipients (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
831 degrees awarded
White Male
450 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
109 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Fitchburg State University (165820) is white female (831 degrees awarded). There were 1.85 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (450 degrees).

Operations

Fitchburg State University (165820) has an endowment valued at nearly $22.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.08M (9.39%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Fitchburg State University (165820) had a total salary expenditure of 121M. Fitchburg State University (165820) employs 81 Professors, 65 Associate professors and 37 Assistant professors. Most academics at Fitchburg State University (165820) are Male Professor (46), Female Professor (35), and Female Associate professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fitchburg State University (165820) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 75 employees, Service, with 71 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 59 employees.

Endowment

$22.2M

2023 Endowment

17.6%

growth from 2022

Fitchburg State University (165820) has an endowment valued at about $22.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Fitchburg State University (165820) grew 17.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.5M 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 (165820) (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

$47.4M

2023 Salaries

0.461%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Fitchburg State University (165820) paid a median of $47.4M in salaries, which represents 39% of their overall expenditure ($121M) and a 0.461% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.78% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.08% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17.1M

Instructional Salaries

189

Number of Employees

In 2023, Fitchburg State University (165820) paid a total of $17.1M to 189 employees working as instructors, which represents 36% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

81 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

75 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Fitchburg State University (165820) were Professor with 81 employees, Associate professor with 65 employees, and Assistant professor with 37 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Fitchburg State University (165820) were Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees, Service with 71 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Fitchburg State University (165820) was Male Professor with 46 employees, Female Professor with 35 employees, and Female Associate professor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Fitchburg State University (165820).

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