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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Shayna Eddy
Associate Dean/Director of Admissions
Associate Dean/Director of Admissions
Address
100 State Street
PO Box 9101
Framingham, MA 01701-9101
PO Box 9101
Framingham, MA 01701-9101
Phone
508-626-4500
Email
admissions@framingham.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Residence Halls
Athletic Facility
Campus Center
Academic Buildings-including new science labs
Library
Athletic Facility
Campus Center
Academic Buildings-including new science labs
Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Natick Collection
Danforth Museum
Boston
Providence, RI
Worcester
Danforth Museum
Boston
Providence, RI
Worcester
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday (Selected Saturdays)
9:00AM-5:00PM
508-626-4500
9:00AM-5:00PM
508-626-4500
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@framingham.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttle Buses
MWRTA Bus- Town of Framingham
Airport- Logan International Airport
Commuter Rail to/from Boston
Amtrak Service
Taxi service from Framingham train station
Local Accommodations
Sheraton, Framingham
Econo Lodge, Framingham
Best Western, Framingham
Crowne Plaza, Natick
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 5,706
Acceptance Rate: 73%
Average HS GPA: 3.01
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 570
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 560
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
14:1
Total Faculty
327
with Terminal Degree
239
184
Women
143
Men
62
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
41%
Graduate in 5 years
54%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Food Science.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business/Commerce, General.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Knowledge Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Care and Support Services Management.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Commercial Photography.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Christa McAuliffe '70
Teacher/Astronaut
Marguerite Anderson, '64
Co-Founder, The Paper Store, Inc.
Ruth Graves Wakefield, '24
Inventor of the Chocolate Chip Cookie
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith ’76
Internationally Renowned Artist
Paul LeBlanc Ph.D., '80
President, Southern New Hampshire University
Eric Jansen ?87
Founder, President and CIO of AspenCross Wealth Management
Richard Wightman ?74
Assistant U.S. Secretary of Defense (Retired)
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
41%
Graduate in 5 years
54%
Graduate in 6 years
56%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,650
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$4,600
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,150
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
83%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$30,781
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$5,851
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$970
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$7,050
Required Fees
$8,950
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,720
Transportation for Commuters
$1,100
On-Campus Room and Board
$11,820
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,937
Foreign Countries Represented
12
Demographics
2.97%
Asian
12.15%
Black
16.06%
Hispanic
63.33%
Caucasian
58% female
42% male
7% are out of state
87% are full time
13% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
47%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
80%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
98/99
Housing Options
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Associate Dean of Academic Success and Director of CASA
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Applicants with professionally diagnosed and documented learning disabilities (documentation must include diagnostic test results) are exempt from taking standardized tests for admissions to any public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth. However, these applicants must complete all required academic courses and earn a minimum average GPA of 3.0 or present other evidence of the potential for academic success. Note: an applicant with learning or other disabilities may substitute two electives for two required foreign language courses if s/he had submitted to the high school the results of an evaluation, completed within the past three years, that indicates a specific diagnosis of a learning disability that affects the ability to learn foreign language.Documentation Required for ADHD
Applicants with professionally diagnosed and documented learning disabilities (documentation must include diagnostic test results) are exempt from taking standardized tests for admissions to any public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth. However, these applicants must complete all required academic courses and earn a minimum average GPA of 3.0 or present other evidence of the potential for academic success. Note: an applicant with learning or other disabilities may substitute two electives for two required foreign language courses if s/he had submitted to the high school the results of an evaluation, completed within the past three years, that indicates a specific diagnosis of a learning disability that affects the ability to learn foreign language.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
55
Number of Honor Societies
10
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
25% participate in intramural sports
8% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Rams)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Women's Sports (Rams)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Indoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Sustainability
A forward-looker in developing campus sustainability, Framingham State University (formerly Framingham State College) has implemented significant green updates through its annual Climate Action Plan (CAP). The university-wide Plan prides itself on several major achievements: the university converted its power plant supply from oil to natural gas, decreasing its carbon footprint by 30 percent, increased its renewable power supply from less than 1 percent to almost 18 percent, constructed a single-stream recycling system and fully compostable dining area to divert 30 percent of waste, and restructured its course blocks to decrease commuting days for students and faculty. The Environmental Forum is FSU’s official sustainability organization, and includes students, faculty, staff, and administration. FSU is far from finished in making sustainable updates to the campus: a whopping 75 percent of campus buildings have undergone energy-efficient retrofits or renovations in the last three years, 15 percent of buildings are LEED-certified, and campus buildings are submetered for electricity and water monitoring. Also, FSU just opened a new high-rise residence hall that obtained LEED Gold certification. Another residence hall financed through “Green Bonds” is scheduled to begin construction in Spring 2015.The school upholds a green cleaning policy, reporting 90 percent of cleaning products as Green Seal-certified, and maintains environmental performance standards for all campus materials. For students, environmental campus groups include the Green Team and an Environmental Science Club, whose key objective is to assist in implementing the CAP and promote other sustainable practices. The environmental science Interdisciplinary major includes ten departments, and the geography department also has an environmental studies concentration; Introduction to Environmental Studies is a mandatory course structured around these topics.
90/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
23%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
No
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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