- Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.28, as reported by the college for 2024–25
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–620 reading and writing, 520–610 math
- Average net price: $15,820 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Fitchburg State University reviews each application.
Fitchburg State University average GPA
Fitchburg State University reported an average high school GPA of 3.28 for its first-year students, in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Fitchburg State University acceptance rate
Fitchburg State University admitted 3,983 of 4,582 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fitchburg State University is a public 4-year university in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, with 3,027 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Fitchburg State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 580 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 570 | 610 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1150 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Fitchburg State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Fitchburg State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,820 a year at Fitchburg State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Fitchburg State University with a 3.0 GPA?
It would be within the usual range there: 31% of Fitchburg State University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
What SAT scores do Fitchburg State University students have?
The middle 50% of Fitchburg State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–620 in reading and writing and 520–610 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA did Fitchburg State University's first-year students have?
35% of Fitchburg State University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (23%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What GPA does Fitchburg State University look for?
Fitchburg State University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.28, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University?
Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,983 of 4,582 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Fitchburg State University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Fitchburg State University admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Fitchburg State University test optional?
Check Fitchburg State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Fitchburg State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Fitchburg State University?
A lot: Fitchburg State University requires high school GPA and college preparatory program. It considers high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Fitchburg State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,820 a year at Fitchburg State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Fitchburg State University?
Yes. Fitchburg State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Fitchburg State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Fitchburg State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Fitchburg State University Common Data Set 2024–25Fitchburg State University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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