Framingham State University

Framingham, MA · Public · Small city · Website

Admission rate: 84%; Accessible
Average net price: $15,951; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 46%
Median earnings: $63,249; 10 years after enrolling

Framingham State University is a public college in Framingham, MA with 2,566 undergraduates. It admits 84% of applicants, and admitted students average 1180 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $15,951 per year ($11,831 for families earning under $30,000). 46% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,249 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate: 84%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 4,342; Fall 2023
Admitted: 3,685; Fall 2023
Yield: 14%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing570–650

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SAT Math530–630

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What Framingham State University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankNot considered
Essay or personal statementConsidered
RecommendationsConsidered
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusNot considered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testConsidered

Cost

Cost of attendance: $28,878; sticker price, per year
In-state tuition: $12,220
Out-of-state tuition: $18,300

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$11,831
$30–48k$11,749
$48–75k$12,320
$75–110k$14,560
$110k+$23,325

Get a personal estimate with Framingham State University's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 46%
Freshman retention: 71%
Median earnings: $63,249; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $24,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 2,566
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1
Receive Pell grants: 43%

White50%
Hispanic23%
Black17%
Asian4%

Framingham State University FAQ

What is Framingham State University's acceptance rate?+

Framingham State University admits 84% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Framingham State University?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1180.

Is Framingham State University test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Framingham State University?+

In Fall 2023, 4,342 students applied to Framingham State University and 3,685 were admitted; 499 enrolled.

Does Framingham State University consider legacy status?+

No. Framingham State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Framingham State University require an essay?+

Framingham State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Framingham State University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $28,878 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $15,951.

What is Framingham State University's graduation rate?+

46% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 165866 · How we use this data