Framingham State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3182 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #884 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #816 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1184 of 2,895 | For Cardiology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 2,817
- Graduates
- 1,211
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.framingham.edu
Framingham State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Framingham State University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 81% | 88% |
| Applicants | 4,342 | 1,843 | 2,497 |
| Admissions | 3,685 | 1,485 | 2,200 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 497 | 213 | 284 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
1,078 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,180 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
34 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1255
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Framingham State University are 1070-1255 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
4 or 1%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2151 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 833 (21%) |
| Black or African American | 532 (13%) |
| Asian | 191 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 135 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 131 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 47 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,184
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $970 | $3,972 |
| Tuition in-state | $970 | $3,972 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,050 | $6,477 |
| Fee in-district | $10,660 | $6,848 |
| Fee in-state | $10,660 | $6,848 |
| Fee out-of-state | $10,660 | $6,848 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,520 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,810 |
| Room charge | $8,880 |
| Meal charge | $4,930 |
Framingham State University majors
Framingham State University has granted 622 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs and 420 master's across 24 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Framingham State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 109 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 59 | |
| Psychology, General | 53 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 39 | 12 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 42 | |
| Criminology | 40 | |
| Nursing Education | 40 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 32 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services, Other | 28 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 27 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 27 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 24 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 21 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | 5 |
| Knowledge Management | 20 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | 4 |
| Finance, General | 19 | |
| Sociology, General | 19 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 | |
| Accounting | 16 | |
| History, General | 16 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 15 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 13 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 12 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 11 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 11 | |
| Biotechnology | 10 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 10 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 10 | |
| Public Administration | 10 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | |
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 4 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 3 | |
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Food Science | 2 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 1 | |
| Geography | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 622 | 420 |
Framingham State University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 39% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Framingham State University has published 1,863 scientific papers with 35,068 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Chemistry, Engineering, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 247 |
| 1993 | 7 | 212 |
| 1994 | 13 | 227 |
| 1995 | 9 | 229 |
| 1996 | 15 | 212 |
| 1997 | 20 | 206 |
| 1998 | 17 | 226 |
| 1999 | 19 | 233 |
| 2000 | 19 | 279 |
| 2001 | 19 | 304 |
| 2002 | 31 | 375 |
| 2003 | 23 | 369 |
| 2004 | 35 | 385 |
| 2005 | 20 | 454 |
| 2006 | 24 | 485 |
| 2007 | 21 | 489 |
| 2008 | 25 | 561 |
| 2009 | 28 | 648 |
| 2010 | 37 | 693 |
| 2011 | 49 | 823 |
| 2012 | 62 | 956 |
| 2013 | 58 | 1016 |
| 2014 | 84 | 1223 |
| 2015 | 82 | 1387 |
| 2016 | 87 | 1421 |
| 2017 | 121 | 1522 |
| 2018 | 94 | 1686 |
| 2019 | 79 | 2089 |
| 2020 | 86 | 2370 |
| 2021 | 97 | 2583 |
| 2022 | 101 | 2680 |
| 2023 | 98 | 2759 |
| 2024 | 53 | 2614 |
Framingham State University alumni
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Christa McAuliffe
- Occupations
- astronautteacher
- Biography
-
Sharon Christa McAuliffe was an American teacher and astronaut from Concord, New Hampshire who died on the Space Shuttle Challenger on mission STS-51-L, where she was serving as a payload specialist.
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Nicole Theriault
- Occupations
- actorsinger
- Biography
-
Nicole Theriault, known as Nikki, is a Thai singer and actress, who went platinum with 2 million copies sold on her debut album Ka-Po-Lo Club and went double platinum on her second album Funny Lady earning her Breakout Artist of the Year for her first album and Best Female Artist of the Year for her second album. She has released a total of 13 albums which includes 5 solo albums and the remaining being collaborations and cover albums.
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Olivia A. Davidson
- Occupations
- teacher
- Biography
-
Olivia America Davidson Washington was an American teacher and educator.
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Brian Moran
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Brian Joseph Moran is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. He served as Virginia Secretary of Public Safety from 2014 to 2022, and was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1996 until 2008, representing Northern Virginia's 46th district.
General info
| Alternative names | FSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1839 |
| Motto | Live to the Truth |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 562 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 State Street Framingham, Massachusetts, 01701-9101 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 72,000 |
| Phone | 5086201220 |