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Framingham State University

Framingham, Massachusetts 01701-9101

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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.

Established
1839
Motto
Live to the Truth
Mascot
Sam the Ram
Type
Public university
Conference
various leagues
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

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85%Acceptance
1150SAT Avg
2,556Students
11:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$52,349Earnings 10yr
$16,698Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Framingham State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1150

Reading & WritingMid: 548
550655
MathMid: 535
520600

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1150

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,630
Tuition (out-of-state)$17,710
Room & Board$13,784
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$26,539
Average Net Price$16,698
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,802
$30–48K$11,399
$48–75K$15,863
$75–110K$21,658
$110K+$23,914

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,698

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4500.0%

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

Programs (68)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,556
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 17%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.5%
Freshman Retention71.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$46,611
8 Years$49,378
10 Years$52,349

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,600
Men
$57,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

143Very High

Estimated from MA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
20 mi(35 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
172 mi(298 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
253 mi(439 min)

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