Fitchburg State UniversityAcceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information

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Admissions Department
160 Pearl Street Fitchburg, MA 01420-2697
(800) 705-9692 x9692
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
SubjectReqReco
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign Language2
Social Studies1
History1
Academic Electives2
Examinations
SubjectRequired UnitsDue in Admissions Office
SAT or ACTConsidered if submittedNot reported
SAT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT OnlyNot reportedNot reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACTNot reportedNot reported
SAT Subject Tests OnlyNot reportedNot reported
ACT Writing Test PolicyNot reportedNot reported
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
160 Pearl Street
Fitchburg
MA
01420-2697
Phone
(800) 705-9692 x9692
Fax
(978) 665-4540
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$35
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins October 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Other
17 core courses required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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FactorVery ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered
Rigor of Secondary School RecordX
Academic GPAX
Standardized TestsX
Class RankX
RecommendationsX
EssayX
InterviewX
Level of Applicant's InterestX
Extracurricular ActivitiesX
Volunteer WorkX
Particular Talent/AbilityX
Character/Personal QualitiesX
First Generation to Attend CollegeX
State ResidencyX
Geographic ResidenceX
Relation with AlumnusX
Religious Affiliation/CommitmentX
Work ExperienceX
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
90% of 4,353 applicants were admitted
Women
91% of 2,375 applicants were admitted
Men
88% of 1,978 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
859 (22%) of 3,915 admitted students enrolled
Women
438 (20%) of 2,170 admitted students enrolled
Men
421 (24%) of 1,745 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
15%
3.75 - 3.99
8%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
13%
3.00 - 3.24
16%
2.50 - 2.99
26%
2.00 - 2.49
8%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 510-600 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3%
Score of 600 - 700
25%
Score of 500 - 600
54%
Score of 400 - 500
18%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 510-620 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
4%
Score of 600 - 700
30%
Score of 500 - 600
51%
Score of 400 - 500
13%
Score of 300 - 400
2%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
19-25 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
50%
Score of 18 - 23
33%
Score of 12 - 17
17%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
34%
Score of 18 - 23
33%
Score of 12 - 17
33%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
16%
Score of 18 - 23
17%
Score of 12 - 17
67%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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