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Fitchburg State University Men's Cross Country

Welcome to the Fitchburg State University men's cross country recruiting profile. Fitchburg State competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference from Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Led by head coach Jim Jellison, Fitchburg State University pairs a 87% acceptance rate with a 55% graduation rate and a $15,340 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
23
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
9,604
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
87%
State
Massachusetts
City
Fitchburg
Address
160 Pearl St
Staff
Jim Jellison
Head Coach
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 13% of D3 men's cross country programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
69%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
55%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$41,999
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$53,874
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 93% of D3 men's cross country programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$970
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$7,050
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$15,454
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$15,340
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 54% of D3 men's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$38,712
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$12,637
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (978) 665-3000

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