Framingham State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3130 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #881 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #813 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #39 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #1041 of 2,641 | For Cardiology |
| Top50% | For 9 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 2,970
- Graduates
- 1,141
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 87% 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 | 87% | 84% | 90% |
| Applicants | 4,526 | 1,903 | 2,623 |
| Admissions | 3,956 | 1,598 | 2,358 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 488 | 246 | 242 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
1,043 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,117 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
84 or 17%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1010
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Framingham State University are 1010-1200 (middle 50% range).
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 | 2324 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 777 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 553 (13%) |
| Asian | 179 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 128 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 119 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| 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
- $8,069
- Students receiving aid
- 89%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $970 | $1,680 |
| Tuition in-state | $970 | $1,680 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $7,050 | $7,050 |
| Fee in-district | $10,410 | $10,410 |
| Fee in-state | $10,410 | $10,410 |
| Fee out-of-state | $10,410 | $10,410 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,972 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,690 |
| Room charge | $9,020 |
| Meal charge | $4,670 |
Framingham State University majors
Framingham State University has granted 718 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs and 500 master's across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Framingham State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | 175 | |
| Psychology, General | 88 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 72 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 59 | |
| Criminology | 54 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 40 | 12 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 52 | |
| Nursing Education | 49 | |
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services, Other | 47 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | 8 |
| Apparel and Textiles, General | 31 | |
| Sociology, General | 29 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 26 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 25 | |
| Knowledge Management | 25 | |
| Accounting | 24 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 23 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 22 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 22 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |
| Finance, General | 19 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 17 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 17 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 16 | |
| History, General | 15 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 14 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | |
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 12 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 8 | |
| Biotechnology | 8 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 7 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 7 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 6 | |
| Public Administration | 6 | |
| Biochemistry | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Environmental Studies | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 2 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 2 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |
| Consumer Merchandising & Retailing Management | 1 | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 718 | 500 |
Framingham State University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 46% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Framingham State University has published 1,567 scientific papers with 25,396 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Political Science, Sociology, Chemistry, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 206 |
| 1992 | 5 | 208 |
| 1993 | 7 | 180 |
| 1994 | 12 | 187 |
| 1995 | 8 | 199 |
| 1996 | 15 | 186 |
| 1997 | 16 | 170 |
| 1998 | 17 | 197 |
| 1999 | 20 | 194 |
| 2000 | 19 | 251 |
| 2001 | 18 | 282 |
| 2002 | 32 | 338 |
| 2003 | 20 | 345 |
| 2004 | 37 | 368 |
| 2005 | 18 | 397 |
| 2006 | 23 | 434 |
| 2007 | 18 | 467 |
| 2008 | 24 | 508 |
| 2009 | 23 | 592 |
| 2010 | 36 | 608 |
| 2011 | 34 | 657 |
| 2012 | 56 | 823 |
| 2013 | 53 | 829 |
| 2014 | 65 | 962 |
| 2015 | 71 | 1051 |
| 2016 | 84 | 1060 |
| 2017 | 76 | 1118 |
| 2018 | 84 | 1181 |
| 2019 | 59 | 1568 |
| 2020 | 77 | 1726 |
| 2021 | 84 | 1875 |
| 2022 | 92 | 2029 |
| 2023 | 58 | 1924 |
Framingham State University alumni
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Christa McAuliffe
- Occupations
- teacherastronaut
- Biography
-
Sharon Christa McAuliffe was an American teacher and Space flight participant 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
- singeractor
- 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
- politicianlawyer
- 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 | 548 |
| 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 |