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Fitchburg State College is a four-year, public institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. It was established as the State Normal School in 1894 by the Massachusetts state legislature. Fitchburg State enrolls more than 3,500 undergraduate and 1,650 graduate students annually. The college offers postgraduate certificates, bachelors degrees and masters degrees in more than 25 areas of study. The main campus is spread across an area of over 70 acres.
Fitchburg State recognizes more than 60 student clubs and organizations. 'The Point' is the student-run newspaper, and WXPL is the student-run radio station. Its official mascot is the Falcon.
Fitchburg State is found in Fitchburg, MA. 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 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
Fitchburg State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 6,692 in 2007 at the school. A large number of students at Fitchburg State are 40 years old or older.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Fitchburg State offers students meal plans. The school 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
http://WWW.FSC.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 489 | education, special ed, elementary school teaching, educational administration, early childhood education, trade and industrial teaching, history teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 158 | business management, human resources, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 124 | general studies, English, creative writing, political science, sociology, history, liberal arts and humanities, geography, ... |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 57 | cinematography, photography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 44 | computer science, computer and info science, web design, computer programming |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 40 | psychology, mental health counseling, counseling psychology, marriage and family therapy |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 34 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Design | 29 | design and visual communication |
| Media | 28 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | industrial tech, plastics engineering tech |
| Family And Social Work | 25 | human services |
| Science | 22 | biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 17 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 12 | theatre design, drama |
| Architecture And Planning | 7 | architectural tech |
| Art Studies | 2 | arts management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Fitchburg State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 622 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 475 | 29 |
| Post-master's certificate | 55 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 5 |
In 2007, Fitchburg State had a total enrollment of 6,692 students (4,711 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 38% |
| Graduate | 62% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 26% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 91% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 80 % |
Fitchburg State offers campus housing for 1,500 of its 4,711 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fitchburg, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,224 | 2,203 | 68% | 743 | 34% |
| Men | 1,498 | 945 | 63% | 351 | 37% |
| Women | 1,726 | 1,258 | 73% | 392 | 31% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 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 | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,992 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,072 |
| Room and board | $ 6,632 |
| Room charge | $ 4,102 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,530 |
| 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)
Fitchburg State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 71 | 48 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $75,602 | 23 | $77,009 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $63,680 | 22 | $63,570 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 24 | $56,119 | 35 | $52,651 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 8 | $54,274 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $66,224 | 88 | $61,894 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
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
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
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
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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