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Fitchburg Colleges

Fitchburg Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Fitchburg

There are at least 3 colleges in Fitchburg, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 6,761 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 4,777 full-time students, and a reported 1,500 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Fitchburg; see particularly Worcester, and Lowell colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Massachusetts Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Housing and buildings in Fitchburg tend to be older than other areas.

Fitchburg Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Henris School of Hair Design
276 Water St
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420-5675

  • Programs: cosmetology, manicurist.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 28 students, 25 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Monty Tech
1050 Westminster St
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420

  • Programs: licensed practical nurse.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 41 students, 41 full-time equivalent.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Fitchburg State College
160 Pearl St
Fitchburg, Massachusetts 01420-2697

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: education, business management, general studies, special ed, educational administration, elementary school teaching, criminal justice and safety, cinematography.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 6,692 students, 4,711 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,500 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-540. Math: 450-550.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Gardner Colleges120,7704,147 
Lancaster Colleges17,38056267
Lowell Colleges4105,16711,7212,199
Paxton Colleges14,3861,244459
Tyngsborough Colleges111,081  
Worcester Colleges12172,64828,2628,998

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