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Framingham State University

Framingham State University

Framingham, MA · City · 2,566 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
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Location
Framingham, MA, 01701-9101 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BOS · Boston
22 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$27,413
Out-of-state COA
$33,493
Avg net price
$16,114
Room & board
$15,310
In-state tuition
$11,920
Out-of-state tuition
$18,000
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,934
$30–48k
$12,233
$48–75k
$13,879
$75–110k
$18,551
$110k+
$21,962
Admissions
Admit rate
84%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1180
Reading 570650
Math 530630
ACT midpoint
29
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Framingham State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
49%
1st-yr retention
71%
Transfer-out rate
29%
Consumer completion
58%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
53%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,611
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,349
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,700$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,227
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
37%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$55,277
Independent students
15%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Hispanic
23%
Black
17%
Asian
4%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
2%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,611
10 years after entry
$52,349
Business/Commerce, General59
Psychology, General58
Criminology41
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services39
Biology, General39
Apparel and Textiles32
Computer and Information Sciences, General31
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities31
Marketing31
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods27
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services23
Management Information Systems and Services20
Sociology19
Finance and Financial Management Services19
History18
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Institutional
Endowment
$65M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
60%
Avg faculty salary
$11,240/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,230
Federal loan rate
51%

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