Our Commitment to Affordability

We’ve rewritten the rules of college pricing.
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Free Tuition and Fees for families with a household income of less than $85,000

For eligible full-time, in-state residents whose total family earnings are less than $85,000 and file the FAFSA on-time, tuition and fees are covered in full. Residents of the City of Fitchburg are eligible regardless of income through our Fitchburg Promise. This means that nearly half of our full-time, in-state students receive free tuition and fees. 

Lowest Tuition and Fees

With the lowest tuition and fees of all nine MA State Universities, by an average of 10%, or $1,300, we set the bar for affordability. For 2026-2027, full-time, in-state tuition and fees are only $11,886 for the year. And that’s before our generous financial aid and scholarships are applied.

New England Regional Discount

Residents of New England pay only $485 a year more in tuition and fees than Massachusetts residents. This means that you’ll often pay less at Fitchburg State than you would in your home state. For 2026-2027, full-time, New England Regional Discount tuition and fees are only $12,371 for the year, and that’s before financial aid is applied.

And that’s not all…

Falcon Tuition Discount

Full-time, matriculated students from outside of New England receive a $5,000 tuition discount. For 2026-2027, tuition and fees for eligible students are only $12,966 for the year. 

We invite you to compare. With over 50 career-focused academic programs and a vibrant campus, this is everything you’ve been looking for: a top-tier education, a place to belong, and a price that makes it all possible.

Undergraduate Day Costs

Note that the information on this page applies to our undergraduate day programs. We encourage you to fully explore how affordable all of our programs are. 

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