Framingham State University — College Profile

About

Founded in 1839 as the nation’s first public normal school for teacher preparation, Framingham State University is a close-knit, accessible public institution located just 20 miles west of Boston. Today, the university is best known for its high-demand programs in education, nursing, food and nutrition, and business, alongside a distinctive undergraduate offering in fashion design and retailing. Students experience a supportive, community-focused campus culture with direct access to internships and career opportunities in the greater Boston area. Setting the university apart is its deep commitment to STEM and space education through the on-campus Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning, established in honor of the celebrated alumna and astronaut.

Wikipedia:Framingham State University (Framingham State or FSU) is a public university in Framingham, Massachusetts. The university, previously known as the Normal School in Lexington was founded in 1839 as the first state-supported normal school in the United States before becoming a full-fledged university. It offers undergraduate programs as well as graduate programs, including MBA, MEd, and MS.

Location

Framingham, MA, 01701-9101 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

BOS · Boston

22 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$11,920$18,000

Housing & food (on campus)$15,310$15,310

Books & supplies$1,200$1,200

Cost of attendance$27,413$34,910

Average net price$16,114Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$18,000

In-state: $11,920

Housing & food (on campus)$15,310

Books & supplies$1,200

Cost of attendance$34,910

In-state: $27,413

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $16,114

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.framingham.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

Framingham State University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$7,050

Fees$11,620

Housing$11,170

Food$5,070

Books & supplies$1,200

Personal expenses$1,560

Transportation$750

Total published by the school$34,910

Source: www.framingham.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$11,934

$30–48k

$12,233

$48–75k

$13,879

$75–110k

$18,551

$110k+

$21,962

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

49%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

36%

Back for yr 2

71%

Transferred

29%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

53% graduated · 32% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 14% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$46,611

10 yrs after entry$52,349

Debt

Median at graduation$25,000

Monthly payment$265

Middle 50% owe$6.7k–$27k

90th percentile$31,227

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

84%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1180

R 570–650 · M 530–630

ACT midpoint

SAT middle 50%: 1100–1280

40080012001600

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Student Body

Gender

Men 46%Women 54%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

12 : 1

Pell grant

37%

First-gen

32%

Family income

$55,277

Independent

15%

Veterans

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Hispanic

23%

Black

17%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Ice Hockey
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$46,611

After 10 yrs

$52,349

Business/Commerce, General59

Psychology, General58

Criminology41

Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services39

Biology, General39

Apparel and Textiles32

Computer and Information Sciences, General31

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities31

Marketing31

Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other28

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods27

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services23

Management Information Systems and Services20

Sociology19

Finance and Financial Management Services19

History18

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$65M

Full-time faculty

60%

Faculty salary

$11,240/mo

Teaching spend

$9,230

per student

Federal loans

51%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile