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Fitchburg, MA · Boston, MA
| Fitchburg State University | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,262/yr | $24,100/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,204/yr | $16,351/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,239 | $25,755 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $11,199/yr | $17,636/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $11,540/yr | $18,513/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $15,571/yr | $26,265/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,123/yr | $31,882/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $257/mo | $273/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,452/yr | $19,412/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,648/yr | $15,960/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $2,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,100/yr | $2,108/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,555/yr | $34,239/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,346/yr | $15,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $17,426/yr | $43,400/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 30% |
| Students taking federal loans | 47% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 87% | 76% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1060–1230 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1150 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,353 | 3,027 |
| Students accepted | 3,915 | 2,345 |
| Students who enrolled | 611 | 432 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 19% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 69% |
| Freshmen who come back | 69% | 89% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,874/yr | $43,582/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $36,940–$76,793 | $23,238–$72,340 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 40% | 70% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 36% | 70% |
| Asian students graduating | 46% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $41,999/yr | $27,090/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | 64% |
| Graduate on time | 38% | 48% |
| Pell students who graduate | 47% | 69% |
| First-gen students who finish | 52% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | 49% | 60% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $53,950/yr | $38,459/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 19% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Visual & Performing Arts 12% | Visual & Performing Arts 82% · Communication & Journalism 11% · Education 4% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 19% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 82% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 12% of degrees | Education — 4% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 9% of degrees | Architecture — 2% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees | Precision Production — <1% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $80,228/yr | Fine and Studio Arts — $54,719/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,752 | 1,831 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,865 | 118 |
| Average professor pay | $10,973/mo | $10,690/mo |
| Full-time professors | 49% | 99% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $56,249 | $68,352 |
| Setting | Suburb (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Boston, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1894 | 1873 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Men | 47% | 25% |
| Women | 53% | 75% |
| White students | 58% | 55% |
| Black students | 14% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 16% |
| Asian students | 3% | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 5.4% |
| Other / not reported | 2% | 11% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 19% | 8% |
| Students age 25+ | 20% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,112/yr | $16,343/yr |
| Endowment | $26.8M | $20.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,705 | 940 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,648/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,160/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | Yes | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 17 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 363 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $2.2M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $2.2M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $8,244 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.