Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Fitchburg State University is a public college in Fitchburg, Massachusetts and has been named to the Abound: Finish College Best Online Colleges: North award list for 2024. The school’s online program features 5 online degree options and 514 online students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $15,535 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $40. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.fitchburgstate.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No

Demographics

Part-time students

875 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:2,293
Undergrad students over 25 years old:699
Pell Grant students:1,105
Online and distance education undergrad students:514

Part-time students

28%
Students over 25 years old

21%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$40

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid

$15,535

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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

Education(2)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:50%
Graduation rate for part-time students:17%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

48 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:No

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