What SAT score do you need for Fitchburg State University? (Middle 50%: 1063–1230)
First-year students at Fitchburg State University who sent an SAT scored 1063–1230, with a median of 1150 (Common Data Set 2024–25). Fitchburg State University admits 87% of applicants.
Where your score lands at Fitchburg State University
First-year students who sent an SAT: 1063–1230, median 1150
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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Fitchburg State University by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 87%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 1063–1230
- Median SAT
- 1150
- About on the ACT
- 21–26
- Sent an SAT
- 12%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2024–25; admit rate from it or IPEDS
Fitchburg State University admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 15%, from 3,998 in 2015 to 4,582 in 2024, and Fitchburg State University's admit rate went from 75% to 87%.
- 75%
- 87%
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| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4,582 | 3,983 | 87% |
| 2023 | 4,353 | 3,915 | 90% |
| 2022 | 3,084 | 2,654 | 86% |
| 2021 | 3,414 | 2,911 | 85% |
| 2020 | 2,998 | 2,638 | 88% |
| 2019 | 2,902 | 2,564 | 88% |
| 2018 | 3,234 | 2,810 | 87% |
| 2017 | 3,608 | 2,888 | 80% |
| 2016 | 3,566 | 2,662 | 75% |
| 2015 | 3,998 | 2,989 | 75% |
In fall 2024, 539 of the 3,983 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at Fitchburg State University
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 1020Far reachHold
- 1020–1060ReachHold
- 1070–1140TargetHold
- 1150–1220TargetSend
- 1230 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
Fitchburg State University SAT sections, ACT and GPA
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 523 | 570 | 610 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 540 | 580 | 618 |
| SAT total | 1063 | 1150 | 1230 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 12% sent an SAT and 1% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2024–25.
- Average high school GPA
- 3.24
- 100% of new students reported one
Fitchburg State University cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $14,262
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $53,874
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 3,726
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like Fitchburg State University
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- East Carolina UniversityGreenville, NC · 89% admitted1060–1220, median 1150
- Samford UniversityBirmingham, AL · 82% admitted1080–1240, median 1150
- University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireEau Claire, WI · 82% admitted1050–1280, median 1150
- Kent State University at KentKent, OH · 86% admitted990–1230, median 1120
- Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville, PA · 86% admitted1030–1210, median 1120
- Worcester State UniversityWorcester, MA · 88% admitted970–1200, median 1110
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Sources
- Fitchburg State University Common Data Set 2024–25
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- Fitchburg State University website
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