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Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts

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Founded in 1839 as the nation’s first Public Normal School dedicated to the preparation of teachers, Framingham State University has evolved through nearly two centuries into a comprehensive university with standout academic programs across a wide range of disciplines, from the arts, humanities, education, business, social sciences, hard sciences, and more.

FSU is a beautiful, small campus with a strong sense of community that will provide every student with an outstanding education, ample social and extracurricular activities, and support services that will keep them on track toward graduation. With over fifty percent of students being the first in their family to attend college, Framingham State University is committed to providing support as an inclusive, supportive, and career-building environment.

Get to know Framingham State University

2,782
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
61%
 
Enrolled male students
39%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
86%
 
Part-time students
14%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
60%
 
Adjuncts
40%
 
Faculty Ratio
12:1
Student/teacher ratio
$970
In-state tuition cost
$7,050
Out-of-state tuition cost
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4-year graduation rate
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 2%
Hispanic/Latinx: 21%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 14%
White, non-Hispanic: 52%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 4%

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 570 | 75th Percentile: 650
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 530 | 75th Percentile: 630

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $970
Tuition (out-of-state): $7,050
Fees: $10,660
Room: $9,100
Board: $5,100

Contact Framingham State University

Contact Admissions

framingham.edu/admissions-aid
(508) 626-4500
admissions@framingham.edu

Campus Location

100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701

Visit FSU Online

framingham.edu

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