Fitchburg State University's published cost of attendance is $25,555. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $10,204, middle-income families pay around $11,540, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,123.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,555 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,426 |
| Room and Board | $15,452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,293 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,262 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,204 |
| $30–48k | $11,199 |
| $48–75k | $11,540 |
| $75–110k | $15,571 |
| $110k+ | $21,123 |
Fitchburg State University's published cost of attendance is $25,555. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $10,204, middle-income families pay around $11,540, and higher-income families pay approximately $21,123. Azimuth ranks Fitchburg State University #401 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Fitchburg State's public tuition structure and need-based aid reach make it accessible across income levels. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs to help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Many students qualify for need-based scholarships that reduce their out-of-pocket costs substantially. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $24,239, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $63,994, median federal debt of $24,239 projects to a monthly payment of about $274 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Fitchburg State University earn median 4-year earnings of $63,994, placing Fitchburg State University in the 63.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,260 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 67.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Fitchburg State University #714 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 155 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $92,187. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 101 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $64,528. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 75 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $62,396. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General reports 48 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $50,089.
