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Framingham State University

Framingham, MA

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Framingham State University, founded in 1839, is a public, coeducational, four-year institution. Its 77-acre campus is located in Framingham, 20 miles from Boston.

School Profiles: Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$11,100

$17,180

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
16%
500-599
50%
400-499
29%
300-399
3%
700-800
2%
600-699
11%
500-599
56%
400-499
28%
300-399
3%
700-800
0
600-699
13%
500-599
46%
400-499
35%
300-399
6%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
60%
18-23
30%
12-17
5%
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undergraduateRatios

44%

male

56%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,417
Declined + 1,525
Total Received 5,942
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Public

3,857

undergraduate students

1,599

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Criminology
  3. Business
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Codes

SAT 3519
ACT 1904

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School Facts

Framingham State University, founded in 1839, is a public, coeducational, four-year institution. Its 77-acre campus is located in Framingham, 20 miles from Boston.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 5,456
Established in 1839
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by •  ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Framingham, MA

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.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
54%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
82%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
16%
500-599
50%
400-499
29%
300-399
3%
700-800
2%
600-699
11%
500-599
56%
400-499
28%
300-399
3%
700-800
0
600-699
13%
500-599
46%
400-499
35%
300-399
6%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
60%
18-23
30%
12-17
5%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
(waived if applicant takes official campus tour prior to preferred deadlines [November 15 for early admissions, February 15 for regular admissions])
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline March 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,417
Declined + 1,525
Total Received 5,942

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability

Considered

Class rank
Essay
Interview
Recommendations
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Shayna Eddy
Associate Dean of Admissions
P: 508 626-4500
F: 508 626-4017
admissions@framingham.edu

Financial Aid

55%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,951

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $11,100
Room & board $12,604
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $24,904
Average Financial Aid - $10,951
Total with Avg. Aid $13,953

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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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Carla Minchello
Director of Financial Aid
cminchello@framingham.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
ice hockey
lacrosse
soccer
softball
volleyball

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 Directors

Thomas M. Kelley (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Carey Eggen (women's)
Associate Athletic Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Eastern College Athletic Conference, Little East Conference, Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, New England Football Conference
Mascot
Rams
School colors
black and gold

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
American Sign Language/English Interpreting
Art History
Art Studio
Biochemistry
Biology
Biotechnology
Business Administration
Business/Information Technology
Chemistry
Communication Arts
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Criminology
Curriculum/Instructional Technology
Dietetics
Early Childhood Education
Earth System Science
Economics
Education Technology
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Science/Policy
Environmental Studies/Sustainability
Fashion Design/Retailing
Finance
Food Science
Food Science/Nutrition Science
Food/Nutrition
Geography
Global Studies
Health Care Administration
Health/Consumer Sciences
Health/Wellness
History
Hospitality/Tourism Management
Human Resources Management
International Business
International Education/Teaching English as a Second Language
Liberal Arts
Literacy/Language
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Merchandising
Nursing Education
Nursing Leadership
Nursing/Post-R.N.
Politics
Pre-Engineering
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
World Languages
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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

5,456

total students

95%

in-state

5%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

71%

3,857
students

Female
56%
2,172

Male
44%
1,685

29%

1,599
students

Female
80%
1,273

Male
20%
326

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

3,376
students

Female
57%
1,910

Male
43%
1,466

13%

481
students

Female
55%
262

Male
45%
219

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
13%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
59%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

66%

Transfer applicants accepted

61%

Applicants accepted who enroll

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
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Undergraduate Admissions
508 626-4500
admissions@framingham.edu

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