Framingham State University
Framingham, MA · Public
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Framingham State University admitted 83.6% of applicants university-wide (3,789 of 4,532).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 83.6% | 3,789 | 4,532 |
| Men | 79.8% | 1,576 | 1,976 |
| Women | 86.7% | 2,208 | 2,547 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,789 admitted students, 587 enrolled (15.5% yield).
Framingham State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1100–1280
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Framingham State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $47,090/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,000 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $29,090 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $47,090/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,934 |
| $30k–48k | $12,233 |
| $48k–75k | $13,879 |
| $75k–110k | $18,551 |
| Over $110k | $21,962 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- FSU Presidential Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Presidential)
- Framingham State University Merit Scholarship — $1,000 - $8,000 per year (Merit)
- FSU Trustees Scholarship — $6,000 per year (Trustee)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- FSU Access Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $4,000 per year (International Aid)
Framingham State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Gap Year Explanation
- Application fee
International applicants
- Gap Year Explanation
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Framingham State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- Is there any additional information you would like to share with the Admissions Committee regarding special circumstances, qualifications, etc.?250 words · Optional
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $52,349
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 47.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Framingham State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2027-03-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Framingham State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Social sciences (11%), Psychology (9%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 46% of class sections have under 20 students.
Framingham State University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.