Founded in 1894, we are a public institution, located in Fitchburg, MA, dedicated to integrating high-quality professional programs with strong liberal arts and science studies.

• An education of a private college for one-third the cost
• More than 30 undergraduate and 22 graduate programs
• Average class size of 21 students
• Student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1
• A thriving community of 3,500 undergraduates and 4,100 full- and part-time graduate students
• Offering internships at more than 600 companies and organizations
• An excellent job placement track record
• Study abroad opportunities
• More than 60 diverse, student-run clubs and organizations
• NCAA Division III intercollegiate athletics
• Over $23 million in financial aid granted yearly to 80% of our students - including merit and need-based scholarships

View our entire At-a-Glance information sheet (PDF) for a more detailed overview of Fitchburg State University.