More selective than 18% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Fitchburg State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Fitchburg State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Fitchburg State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 620 |
| SAT math | 520 | 610 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1230 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Fitchburg State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 540–620 | 520–610 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | 520–620 | 510–600 | 19–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Fitchburg State University compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Fitchburg State University has the 51st-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | University of Massachusetts-Boston | 84% | 49% | $17,707 |
| 48 | Bay Path University | 85% | 44% | $14,271 |
| 49 | MCPHS University | 85% | 62% | $39,545 |
| 50 | College of Our Lady of the Elms | 85% | 68% | $17,545 |
| 51 | Fitchburg State University | 87% | 55% | $14,262 |
| 52 | Curry College | 88% | 51% | $29,207 |
| 53 | Bridgewater State University | 88% | 53% | $16,383 |
| 54 | Worcester State University | 88% | 61% | $13,381 |
| 55 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | 90% | 56% | $16,068 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Fitchburg State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Fitchburg State University admissions questions
What is the Fitchburg State University acceptance rate?
Fitchburg State University accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,915 of 4,353 applicants were admitted.
Does Fitchburg State University require the SAT or ACT?
Fitchburg State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Fitchburg State University?
The middle 50% of Fitchburg State University enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1230 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Fitchburg State University?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (611 of 3,915).
Is Fitchburg State University getting harder to get into?
Fitchburg State University accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Fitchburg State University overview