Framingham State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Framingham State University is a medium four-year, public school with 4,115 students enrolled. This college was established in 1839 and is the only college located in Framingham, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and postmaster certificate are offered at Framingham State University.

Majors
Offered
60
Framingham State University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Psychology, English and Literature, Business, and Sociology and Anthropology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Framingham State University student retention rate is fair at 71% (below Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Bad
The graduation rate at FSU is average: 62%.

Student to faculty ratio at FSU is good, 11:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are low - about $7,100 per year. The additional fees at Framingham State University beyond tuition are approximately $10,500, which totals $17,600 per year.

Read the details about FSU additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
According to government data, 4,526 applications were submitted and 3,956 were accepted, so it is easy to be accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at FSU in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,000
High
Framingham State University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Framingham State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
FSU provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 2,000 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is high, around $9,000 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at FSU. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, FSU seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Framingham State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Framingham State University
100 State Street
Framingham, Massachusetts
01701-9101, USA
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