Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 86.1%
- Average SAT
- 1,120
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,020–1,220
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 25
- Total Enrollment
- 2,825
Admissions Overview
Fitchburg State has an open admission policy with an 86% acceptance rate. Most qualified applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1020-1220 on the SAT, with an average of 1120. These scores reflect the university's mission to serve working-class students from central Massachusetts who want practical career preparation. The school seeks students interested in hands-on learning rather than theoretical academics. Teacher education and nursing candidates make up a significant portion of the student body. Fitchburg State looks for students who value small class sizes, with an 11:1 student-faculty ratio, and want direct pathways to stable careers.