Fitchburg State University
- Public
Fitchburg State University: international tuition 7,050 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 31,635 USD, acceptance rate 86.9%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 95.
Getting in. The school admits 86.9% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 540–620, Math 520–610. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 95+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 31,635 USD, before any scholarship. There are 2 scholarships, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet. For the I-20, the school needs proof of 36,176 USD. Health insurance is 4,962 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/8. You apply through Common Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Fitchburg State University?
International tuition is 7,050 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 31,635 USD.
What English scores does Fitchburg State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 95.
What is the acceptance rate at Fitchburg State University?
The acceptance rate is 86.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Fitchburg State merit scholarships (new students)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Applicants are reviewed automatically, but international students are not mentioned and the FAFSA is mentioned, so eligibility is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: FAFSA by February 15 to be considered for all scholarships
Special Fee GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
Aimed at out-of-state students with high need; the page does not say whether international students qualify.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
- EssaysOptional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Financial aid deadlineFinancial aidin198days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
54 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data