Fitchburg State University Special Features
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What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $13,803 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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Did you know? Fitchburg State University
- 86.9%Fitchburg State University admitted 2,911 of 3,414 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 19.2%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 559 of 2,911.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $13,803average net price after grants for aided students, against $17,966 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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