Fitchburg State University

Fitchburg, MA

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Fitchburg State University - Fitchburg, MA

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A terrific college experience on the edge of the Massachusetts countryside

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First established as a teachers’ college in 1894, Fitchburg State University is a historic institution in the suburbs of northern Massachusetts. The university serves roughly 7,000 students in 56 different majors; the school is best known for its programs in Nursing, Communications Media, Education, Business Administration, and Industrial Technology.

The university’s hometown of Fitchburg is a small city located about ninety minutes northwest of Boston. The community gives off the charming vibe of a quaint New England town, creating a fairly quiet environment that is highly conducive to scholarly pursuits. Rent in Fitchburg tends to be rather affordable, and the neighborhoods surrounding the Fitchburg State campus offer easy walking access to the university. With Boston and the coast so close at hand, you can easily hop over to spend a day or a weekend enjoying the attractions and resources of one of America’s most historically and culturally rich cities.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Fitchburg, MA is $1,211 for a studio, $1,382 for one bedroom, $1,590 for two bedrooms, and $1,836 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fitchburg has increased by 5.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 487 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,211/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 596 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,382/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,046 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,590/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,341 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,836/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

32

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Crocker Elementary

Public

Grades 1-5

616 Students

5
out of 10

Reingold Elementary

Public

Grades 1-5

651 Students

3
out of 10

Mckay Arts Academy

Public

Grades 1-5

727 Students

2
out of 10

South Street Elementary

Public

Grades PK-K

564 Students

Rating Unavailable

Memorial Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

581 Students

6
out of 10

Arthur M Longsjo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

588 Students

4
out of 10

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical

Public

Grades 9-12

1,409 Students

8
out of 10

Fitchburg High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,246 Students

3
out of 10

Goodrich Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

194 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mass Audubon's Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Pearl Hill State Park
  • Mass Audubon's Lincoln Woods Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Willard Brook State Forest
  • Leominster State Forest

Airports

  • Worcester Regional
  • Manchester Boston Regional

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