School Information

60.1
Total Cost $18,938
Total Enrollment 5,989
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Framingham State College

http://www.framingham.edu
100 State Street, Framingham, Massachusetts 01701-9101
(508) 620-1220

The public college and university system in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts comprises fifteen community colleges, nine state universities and the five campuses of the University of Massachusetts. The system exists to provide accessible, affordable, relevant, and rigorous academic programs that adapt to meet changing individual and societal needs for education and employment. All campuses are committed to operating effectively and efficiently in order to maintain tuition and fees at a level as low as possible, while providing a high-quality education to every student who qualifies for admission. The public system is committed to continuous improvement and accountability in all aspects ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Framingham State College, 82.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 41.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,536), and 49% receive loans ($5,551 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,148. Off campus it is around $8,148.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Framingham State College is $13,499 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Framingham State College Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,540
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $12,620
Tuition Graduate in State $1,675
Tuition Graduate Out of State $7,050
Living Costs
Framingham State College Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,938
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $25,018
Total Expense In State Off Campus $18,938
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $13,840
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $25,018
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $19,920
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,341 people applied to Framingham State College. Of the applicants, 64.0% were admitted (56.0% male & 69.0% female ) and 34.0% accepted (31.0% male and 35.0% female)

Of the 3,847 undergraduate students at Framingham State College, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (81.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 97.0% of the 2,142 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     85.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     73.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     22.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     43.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     52.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline November 15: Early Action Deadline (Freshmen only) December 1: Preferred Spring Application Deadline February 15: Preferred Fall Application Deadline March 1: FAFSA (for fall admission) May 1: Deposit Deadline
Admissions Office Phone 508-626-4500
Admissions Office Email admissions@framingham.edu
Admissions Office Address Framingham State University 100 State Street PO Box 9101 Framingham, MA 01701-9101
Admissions Website http://www.framingham.edu/admissions/index.html
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Framingham State College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Framingham State College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 468
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
Framingham State College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 3
Food Science 3
Biological and biomedical sciences 18
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 119 14
Business Administration and Management, General 112 14
Knowledge Management 7
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 51
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other 51
Computer and information sciences and support services 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 15
Education 45 49 335
Art Teacher Education 7
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 12 6
Education, Other 45 149
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 22
Elementary Education and Teaching 37 21
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 11
Mathematics Teacher Education 6
Reading Teacher Education 29
Social Science Teacher Education 7
Spanish Language Teacher Education 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 36
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 21
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 16
English language and literature/letters 30
English Language and Literature, General 30
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 82
Apparel and Textiles, General 45
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 7
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 30
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
Spanish Language and Literature 13
Health professions and related clinical sciences 22 13
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 6
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 7
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 22
History 44
History, General 44
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 28
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 28
Mathematics and statistics 15
Mathematics, General 15
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 4
Psychology 70 30
Counseling Psychology 30
Psychology, General 70
Public administration and social service professions 17
Human Services, General 7
Public Administration 10
Social sciences 76
Economics, General 11
Geography 18
Political Science and Government, General 8
Sociology 39
Visual and performing arts 25
Art/Art Studies, General 25
 
Framingham State College Social Media
 
Contact

This contact form will send an email to admissions@framingham.edu on your behalf
 
Reviews
Be the first to rank this school

Leave a Rating (1 = Terrible | 10 = Fantastic)

    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
    • 8
    • 9
    • 10

Comments

Be the first to leave a comment on Framingham State College

Leave a Comment

External Reviews of Framingham State College

Top Rated Professors at Framingham State College

Read ratings on Ratemyprofessors.com
 
Framingham State College Q&A from Yahoo! Answers

Also find more questions on Quora »

 
Local Info & Current Events

Click Here for a map view of Framingham State College & see nearby schools, housing availability, location restaurants, and more...!

Local News

Local newspaper: The Metro West Daily News.
Read about Framingham State College events, stories, news, etc.. at their school newspaper, The Gatepost.