Admission to Fitchburg State is only the beginning. We know that applying to school can be a stressful experience and we're here to help you begin.
Apply to an undergraduate program using the Fitchburg State Application
Apply to an undergraduate program using the Common Application
Note: You can apply to an undergraduate program for free using the Fitchburg State Application. There will be a $35 application fee if applying with the Common Application. Transfer students may only apply using the Fitchburg State Application.
Note: There is a $50 application fee to apply to a graduate program.
Take a Virtual Tour of Campus
Discover all that Fitchburg State University has to offer in our undergraduate viewbook
More than 40 academic programs, 85 student clubs, Division III athletics and a picturesque New England campus located only a 75 minute train ride from Boston. Scholarships available.
Undergraduate First Year
Undergraduate Transfer
Undergraduate Evening and Online
Continuing Education
Earn a certificate, advance your profession, grow your talent stack.
International Admissions
Explore how you can earn a degree in the United States.
Graduate
Higher education doesn't always end with a bachelor's degree anymore.
Paying for College
Financial Aid
We are committed to making your education affordable. We base your eligibility for our financial aid on the total cost of attendance, not just the direct costs, so that you'll have a more realistic budget and financial aid package.
Cost to Attend
Review the cost to attend whether you're from in-state or out of state, and review both direct and indirect costs.
Financing Your Education
Multiple forms of financial aid are available, including merit-based and need-based programs (PDF).
Just the facts
Student Success
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report in Best Colleges 2025 for Top Public Schools (Regional Universities Public) and Social Mobility.