Framingham State University

Framingham, MA

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$14,010

$20,090

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
580
25th
500

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,956
Declined 570
Total Received 4,526
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Public

2,970

undergraduate students

1,141

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1839, Framingham State University is a public four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to community engagement. It is located on a 77-acre campus in Framingham, Massachusetts—20 miles from Boston.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,111
Established in 1839
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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77-acre, suburban campus in Framingham (population: 72,032), 20 miles from Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston. School operates transportation to campus parking lots. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Framingham State University
100 State Street
Framingham, MA
01701-9101

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
54%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
82%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
510
75th
580
25th
500

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Other application fee (waived if applicant takes official campus tour prior to preferred deadlines [November 15 for early admissions, February 15 for regular admissions])
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Not Selective

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,956
Declined 570
Total Received 4,526

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

89%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,313

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,630
Housing $8,880
Food $4,930
Additional fees $2,380
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $29,020
Average Financial Aid - $8,313
Total with Avg. Aid $20,707

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $6,694,886
State $3,034,976
Institutional $2,915,417
Other external $482,197
Total $13,127,476

Non-need-based

Federal
State $741,456
Institutional $286,355
Other external $148,439
Total $1,176,250

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 508 626-4534
F: 508 626-4598
financialaid@framingham.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Ice hockey yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

lacrosse, rugby

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, rugby

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, golf, non-tackle football, soccer, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Eastern College Athletic Conference, Little East Conference, Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, New England Football Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
American Sign Language (ASL) yes
Apparel and Textiles, General yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Care and Support Services Management yes
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Criminology yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Economics, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Finance, General yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes yes
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
Geography yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Human Resources Management and Services, Other yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Knowledge Management yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Nursing Education yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Criminology
  3. Business

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Computer Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,111

total students

93%

in-state

7%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

72%

2,970
students

Female
55%
1,624

Male
45%
1,346

28%

1,141
students

Female
77%
878

Male
23%
263

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

83%

2,473
students

Female
54%
1,336

Male
46%
1,137

17%

497
students

Female
58%
288

Male
42%
209

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
16%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
21%
Hispanic/Latino
52%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 2
Countries most often represented Bermuda
Canada
India
Nigeria
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors

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