Framingham State University, located just 20 miles from Boston, is set on a traditional New England campus and strikes a balance with its historic, picturesque buildings and modern facilities like our state-of-the-art science labs and residence halls. Framingham State offers an array of undergraduate and graduate programs focused on career success. Small classes provide opportunities for students to connect with expert faculty to make the most of their academic experience. Students also participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive Division 3 athletics to social organizations to academic clubs. Students also have access to plentiful on-campus housing options, internships, co-ops, jobs, and study abroad locations.

FSU students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, and working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

February 15

Acceptance Rate

79%

SAT Range

950-1130

ACT Range

19-25

Application Fee

$50

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$19,336 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$6,237 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

95%

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Academics

Professors

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Student Faculty Ratio

14:1

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Majors

Home to the Sciences

Hemenway Laboratories, offer opportunities for students to work hands-on with techniques and equipment that will help prepare them for the workplace. More lab space also means that upperclassmen can run multi-day experiments. Hemenway Labs' spacious atrium serves as a perfect spot to study, relax or work with classmates using the whiteboard walls to draw out diagrams and formulas.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

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Mix of Online and on Campus
31%
On Campus
0%
Online
69%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

3,056 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

464

Undergrads Over 25

16%

Pell Grant

47%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$45,800 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

61%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

95%

National

83%