Campus Vibe
Known for business — excellent value
Framingham State University is a public institution in Framingham with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1150, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.6K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,349 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,698.
Campus Visits
Plan Your Visit
Admission Office
McCarthy Center, 100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01701
News & Alerts
Framingham State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1150
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 15
Regular Decision
February 15
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$17,224
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (68)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
- •72% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •Cyrus Peirce was its first principal or president.
- •May Hall, 19th-century architectural rendering A second normal school was opened in September 1839 in Barre (the school later moved to Westfield) followed by Bridgewater State College the next year.
- •The school would last in West Newton for only ten years before moving to its present site on Bare Hill in Framingham in 1853.
- •In 1922, the school granted its first Bachelor of Science in Education degrees in conjunction with its adoption of a four-year study program.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Transit Scores
Local Economy
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Suggested Itinerary
Nearby Hotels
Airport Transit
Nearby Attractions
Downtown Framinghamwalkable
Shopping, dining, and entertainment district
Boston
Major city accessible by commuter rail with museums, sports, and culture
Nobscot Scout Reservation
Natural area with hiking trails
Transfer Admission
International Students
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