Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg State University is a public four-year institution located in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, in a midsize suburban area. The university enrolls 9,922 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 50.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 53% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 73% (IPEDS 2023).

Fitchburg State offers applied technology and health programs at both the associate and bachelor's levels. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Nursing Practice, as well as Industrial Technology/Technician, Engineering/Industrial Management, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and Energy Systems Technology/Technician at the associate level.

Fitchburg is a small city in Worcester County in north-central Massachusetts. Fitchburg State University provides career-relevant programs in nursing and applied technology to students from the Fitchburg area and the broader region, supporting workforce development in manufacturing, healthcare, and energy sectors.