Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts

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.

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2,465

Degree-Seeking Undergraduates

Enrolled female students

55%

Enrolled male students

45%

Gender Ratio

Full-time students

83%

Part-time students

17%

Full-time to Part-time Ratio

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Retention rate

Full-time faculty

59%

Adjuncts

41%

Faculty Ratio

11:1

Student/teacher ratio