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Fitchburg State is found in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Fitchburg is a medium-sized suburb. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Fitchburg State.
The school is known for its programs in photography and commercial art and education and teaching.
Admission to Fitchburg State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 560.
Fitchburg State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 5,340 in 2005 at the school.
Fitchburg State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Fitchburg State values student athletics, and belongs to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Association and New England Football Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Fitchburg State College
160 Pearl St
Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
General Phone: (978) 345-2151
Admissions Phone: (978) 665-3144
Financial Aid Phone: (978) 665-3156
http://WWW.FSC.EDU
Fitchburg State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 409 | elementary school teaching, education, special ed, educational administration, art education, trade and industrial teaching, early childhood education, middle school teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 123 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 88 | general studies, English, history, sociology, geography, political science, liberal arts and humanities, economics |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 45 | cinematography, photography |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | psychology, mental health counseling, counseling psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 44 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer science, computer and info science, web design, computer support, computer programming |
| Design | 26 | design and visual communication |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | industrial tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 18 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 16 | social work |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 8 | biology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | theatre design, drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Fitchburg State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 489 | 36 |
| Master's degree | 368 | 26 |
| Post-master's certificate | 50 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 3 |
In 2005, Fitchburg State had a total enrollment of 5,340 students (4,001 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 38% |
| Graduate | 62% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 27% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 92% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
Fitchburg State offers campus housing for 1,498 of its 4,001 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fitchburg, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,906 | 1,971 | 68% | 721 | 37% |
| Men | 1,319 | 852 | 65% | 332 | 39% |
| Women | 1,587 | 1,119 | 71% | 389 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (978) 665-3144
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,002 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,082 |
| Room and board | $ 6,274 |
| Room charge | $ 3,874 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,850 |
Financial Aid:
Fitchburg State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 218400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (978) 665-3156
Fitchburg State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 63 | 49 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 27 | 19 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $66,203 | 23 | $68,118 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $55,778 | 20 | $55,164 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $49,859 | 25 | $48,950 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $49,458 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 91 | $57,392 | 75 | $56,533 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Track | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fitchburg State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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