Fitchburg State University Acceptance Rate
Fitchburg, Massachusetts · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,353
- Admitted
- 3,915
- Yield
- 15.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate has risen from 72.3% in 2014–15 to 89.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,814 to 4,353 (+14%) over that period.
Its 89.9% rate makes Fitchburg State University more selective than about 21% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 11%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (91.4% for women vs 88.2% for men, a 3.2-point gap). Fitchburg State University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 15.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,814 | 2,758 | 72.3% | 726 |
| 2015–16 | 3,998 | 2,989 | 74.8% | 789 |
| 2016–17 | 3,566 | 2,662 | 74.6% | 763 |
| 2017–18 | 3,608 | 2,888 | 80% | 751 |
| 2018–19 | 3,234 | 2,810 | 86.9% | 715 |
| 2019–20 | 2,902 | 2,564 | 88.4% | 673 |
| 2020–21 | 2,998 | 2,638 | 88% | 661 |
| 2021–22 | 3,414 | 2,911 | 85.3% | 567 |
| 2022–23 | 3,084 | 2,654 | 86.1% | 486 |
| 2023–24 | 4,353 | 3,915 | 89.9% | 611 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,374 | 2,169 | 91.4% |
| Men | 1,979 | 1,746 | 88.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 510–600 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 1% |
How Fitchburg State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate?
Fitchburg State University's acceptance rate is 89.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,915 admitted of 4,353 applicants).
Is Fitchburg State University test optional?
Fitchburg State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Fitchburg State University?
Fitchburg State University received 4,353 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,915.
What SAT score do you need for Fitchburg State University?
Admitted students at Fitchburg State University typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Fitchburg State University getting harder to get into?
Fitchburg State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 72.3% in 2014–15 to 89.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.fitchburgstate.edu/.