Fitchburg State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
0%
International
20
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
62.9%(1,979)
Hispanic
15.7%(495)
African American
12.1%(382)
Asian
2.9%(91)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
2.4%(74)
Unknown
3.7%(118)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment6,554
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 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.6%(1,446)
Women
54.4%(1,722)

Gender Statistics

Men1,446

22% of total enrollment

Women1,722

26% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Fitchburg State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.4%(140)
18-19
26.5%(840)
20-21
30.5%(967)
22-24
16.9%(536)
25+
21.6%(684)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(11)
22-24
10.8%(366)
25+
88.9%(3,007)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

52%

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 91% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.1%(438)
Out-of-State
8.7%(42)
International
0.2%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State438

91% of student body

Out-of-State42

9% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age