About Framingham State University

Founded in 1839, Framingham State University. is a Public college. Located in Massachusetts, which is a city setting in Massachusetts, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 4,337 full time undergraduate students, and 1,640 full time graduate students.

The Framingham State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 198 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Framingham State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate64%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range890-1090
ACT Range20-25

Admissions at FSC are considered Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 12 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Framingham State University.

4%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
42%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
21%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
79%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
21%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
58%
“There might be people who do”
25%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
4%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
8%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
25%
“Sometimes, but not often”
71%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
29%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
71%
“I feel extremely safe”
25%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
8%
“It”s not really our thing”
29%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
42%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
21%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
33%
“They”re always available”
79%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
17%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
4%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
21%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
33%
“We only party on weekends”
13%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
58%
“There might be people who do”
25%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    49 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    40 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    52 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    55 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    55 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    55 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    54 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    56 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

Framingham State University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Framingham State University?

30 Students rated Framingham State University

Payton - 12/16/2020

Overall, I enjoy Framingham State University. It is boring to be there on the weekends. Framingham State has a large commuter population, so there are not a lot of people there on the weekends. The academics are good, but since going online because of the pandemic the quality of education has gone down.

Destiny - 02/10/2020

Its a very nice college and I am elated to be going back to school at this university this coming fall. They seem to have new facilities with an immense amount of amenities and updates.

Sarah - 01/31/2020

The people here honestly are not that academically driven. Many are slackers who probably couldn’t care less about their education. I do not like the atmosphere here- not very pleasant in terms of the people who attend the school. Outside of this, the campus is decent and the academics are great, but this college seems to attract an interesting crowd of people to say the least.

peyton - 11/13/2019

I am enjoying my time here at Framingham State. I was nervous at first to move away from home, but the social life here is great and it feels just like home to me. I have made great friends and I am enjoying my classes. I have maintained good grades, and have no fear asking a teacher for help if necessary. I would recommend the school and the tuition is reasonably priced as well which is a big plus for my situation.

Framingham State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Framingham State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Framingham State University is 64%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Apply for scholarships, you will wish you did! You are responsible for the repayment of your college education, so make sure you go to a school that gives you the best education for the least amount of money-or one that you recieve grants and scholarships towards. You want to be studying something you enjoy, so don't limit yourself! If you have something in mind, make it work but work hard for the scholarships!

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Framingham State College is my 2nd home.

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  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about Framingham State college is that they anticipate the difficulties of the "real" world and use this to prepare a developed educational support for each student. This is most noticable through the general education requirements for each student. There are twelve catagories for students to complete in gen. ed. including world history, american history, art, social science, physical science, language, lab study, etc. This allows each student to recognize all aspects of education while still reaching for a personal major.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    As a resident I feel that Framingham State lacks in retaining a student population during weekends. On weekdays, FSC is a vibrant campus full of students rushing to class, hanging out or meeting up with friends for quick bite with friends at one of the campus cafes. Unfortunately, this dynamic changes drastically on weekends. The majority of popular student hangouts (the juice bar, cyber cafe, commuter cafe, and even the library!) either reduce hours or close entirely during the weekend. With lack of activities on campus, it turns into a ghost town with the remaining students wandering around like zombies.

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  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The lack of parking spaces available for commuters, and the distance from school to the resident parking area is the most frustrating thing about my school.

    Read all 9 answers

  7. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Framingham State is a very small campus. You have to like to stay low-key and know pretty much every face on campus. If you want a personalized realtionship with proffessors and not get lost in a class over 100 students, then Framingham State is the place for you.

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  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    If I had to brag, I would emphasise the small class sizes and the professors.

    Read all 7 answers

  9. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates at FSC were always friendly and willing to help

    Read all 5 answers

  10. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    They let the students have alot of say in what happens. Its the students who live and go to school here so alot of things such as, campus events and the campus life, are imfluenced and run by the students. They put the responisiblity in the hands of these young adults and guide them to success in these things. They make you feel included by hearing and applying what you want.

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  11. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I knew of the drinking policies of the school.

    Read all 4 answers

  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe that the type of person that should attend Framingham State is someone that is used to a small school and a sense community. Coming from a high schol that was made up of 180 students, this is the perfect size.

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  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Framingham State University (formerly Framingham State College) is best known as the college attended by Christa McAuliffe, who would have been the first teacher in space had the Space Shuttle Challenger not broken apart.

    Read all 3 answers

Student Body

Students

61%

female

39%

male

4,337

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,640

Total Grad Students

4%

Out-Of-State

96%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

57

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
% Black or African-American
10%
% Hispanic/Latino
12%
% White or Caucasian
68%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

87% of students attending Framingham State University receive some sort of financial aid. 38% were awarded federal grants. While 76% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$15,420

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$11,244

Room and Board

27,664

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,636
$30 - $48K
$14,485
$48 - $75K
$17,360
$75 - $110K
$20,845
$110K & UP
$21,961

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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