Fitchburg State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,830

Cost of attendance at Fitchburg State University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,910

Cost of attendance at Fitchburg State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Fitchburg State University was $16,862. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Fitchburg State

Fitchburg State net price calculator

$16,862

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Fitchburg State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$16,862	$1,031 (7%)	$11,886	$13,562	$15,828	$19,794	$21,629
2021	$15,831	$594 (4%)	$12,180	$13,119	$16,389	$20,669	$21,660
2020	$15,237	$72	$11,770	$13,208	$15,538	$19,205	$21,012
2019	$15,309	$660 (5%)	$12,689	$13,799	$16,860	$20,305	$21,816
2018	$14,649	$288 (2%)	$11,203	$13,206	$15,716	$18,895	$19,898
2017	$14,361	$1,528 (12%)	$11,055	$11,971	$14,856	$18,130	$18,972
2016	$12,833	$118	$10,359	$11,149	$13,849	$16,857	$18,158
2015	$12,715	$789 (7%)	$9,897	$10,508	$13,460	$16,704	$17,366
2014	$11,926	--	$8,845	$9,377	$12,587	$16,251	$17,120

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Fitchburg State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$24,330	No change	$10,830	$12,300	$1,200
2021	$24,330	$220	$10,830	$12,300	$1,200
2020	$24,110	$100	$10,610	$12,300	$1,200
2019	$24,010	$100	$10,410	$12,400	$1,200
2018	$23,910	$4,245 (22%)	$10,410	$12,300	$1,200
2017	$19,665	$620 (3%)	$10,385	$8,280	$1,000
2016	$19,045	$425 (2%)	$9,935	$8,310	$800
2015	$18,620	$635 (4%)	$9,260	$8,460	$900
2014	$17,985	$375 (2%)	$8,985	$8,200	$800
2013	$17,610	--	$8,710	$8,100	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Fitchburg State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,737 dormitories available to its students at $7,990 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Fitchburg State is $888 per month.
Does Fitchburg State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Fitchburg State for one academic year is $3,770, which works out to $419 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Fitchburg State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Fitchburg State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,100

If living off-campus, with family: $2,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,500
How much is Fitchburg State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Fitchburg State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Fitchburg State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$444	$334
For out-of-state students	$697	$334

Housing and Meal

Fitchburg State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Fitchburg State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,770	$7,990	N/A	19	1,737
2021	$3,672	$7,990	N/A	19	1,737
2020	$3,580	$7,713	N/A	19	1,736
2019	$3,490	$7,582	N/A	99	1,732
2018	$3,410	$7,266	N/A	99	1,732
2017	$3,330	$6,814	N/A	99	1,596
2016	$3,130	$5,973	N/A	99	1,573

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Fitchburg State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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