Fitchburg State University
Admissions
Interested in attending Fitchburg State University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Fitchburg State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Fitchburg State University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Fitchburg State accepted 89% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 3,818 people applied and 3,404 were accepted.
Accepted/Applied
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Fitchburg State University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Fitchburg State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Fitchburg State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Fitchburg State considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Fitchburg State University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Fitchburg State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.25.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Fitchburg State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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