The main campus, the McKay Campus School, and athletic fields occupy 79 acres (320,000 m2) in the city of Fitchburg; the biological study fields occupy 120 acres (490,000 m2) in the neighboring towns of Lancaster, Leominster, and Lunenburg.

Charles M. Herlihy died while in office and was succeeded by William J. Sanders (1945–1950) and Ellis F. White (1950–1953).

Under the guidance of President Robert V. Antonucci (2003–2015), the university focused on enhancing its buildings and grounds in addition to growing its academic programs.

The campus has six residence halls, three of which have rooms in suites, two are designated as apartment-style living, and one has a normal dormitory layout.

Each one of the 33 Townhouses is equipped with a combination living room/kitchen area, one-and-a-half baths, and individual bedrooms.

It houses 150 students in a normal dormitory style (one long corridor with rooms off it), and has the luxury of being connected to the dining commons.

However, in the 2012–2013 academic year the Cedar Street Home became co-ed, and no longer affiliated with sororities specifically.

Food options at the NSB include BYOB, Create, Cafe, Freshens and Subway.

[20] On and off campus transportation is a collaboration between the Fitchburg State University and the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority.

Fitchburg State University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Women's sports offered are basketball, soccer, softball, field hockey, lacrosse, and (as of 2017), volleyball.

[24] Fitchburg State University also offers a selection of intramural sports each semester.

[25] In the past, they have included rugby, basketball, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, kickball, soccer (indoor and outdoor), softball, swimming, ultimate frisbee, and volleyball.

The Fitchburg State University is home to several music ensembles, including Concert Band, Concert and Chamber Choirs, Jazz and Modern Band, Community Orchestra, and the Community Music Lesson Program.

Approximately 4–5% of undergraduate students are affiliated with fraternities and sororities recognized by the university.