by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Fitchburg State University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Fitchburg State University stood at $11,346 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $17,426. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Within that total, required fees were $10,376 in-state and $10,376 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,376 | $10,376 |
| Total | $11,346 | $17,426 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much does Fitchburg State University charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Fitchburg State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Fitchburg State University lands right around the average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Fitchburg State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Fitchburg State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $970 | $7,050 |
| Two Years Ago | $970 | $7,050 |
| One Year Ago | $970 | $7,050 |
| Most Recent Year | $970 | $7,050 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Fitchburg State has trended over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.57%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $11,523. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.01%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $17,601.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,523 | $17,601 |
| In 2 Years | $11,703 | $17,778 |
| In 3 Years | $11,886 | $17,957 |
| In 4 Years | $12,072 | $18,138 |
| In 5 Years | $12,261 | $18,320 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $71,474, versus roughly $47,184 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Fitchburg State University, check out the Fitchburg State University Financial Aid page.
