Fitchburg State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
0%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Fitchburg State University has a diverse student body with 37% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.2%(2,397)
Hispanic
15.7%(597)
African American
12.0%(454)
Asian
3.0%(113)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
2.3%(86)
Unknown
3.6%(137)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment9,922
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Fitchburg State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Fitchburg State University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.4%(1,734)
Women
54.6%(2,087)

Gender Statistics

Men1,734

17% of total enrollment

Women2,087

21% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Fitchburg State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 48% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.2%(194)
18-19
28.2%(885)
20-21
30.1%(944)
22-24
15.7%(491)
25+
19.8%(619)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.1%(2)
22-24
12.1%(384)
25+
87.8%(2,777)

Age Diversity Insights

48%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

61%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Fitchburg State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
87.6%(532)
Out-of-State
12.2%(74)
International
0.2%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State532

88% of student body

Out-of-State74

12% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age