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Framingham State University

Framingham State University is a public university in a small city in the Boston, MA metro with 2,817 students and a 84% acceptance rate.

Framingham, Massachusetts · Public · City, small · 2,817 students

NCAA Division III · Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Admission rate

84%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,180

combined, admitted students

Average net price

$16,114

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

48%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

72%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$52,349

10 years after entry

Students

2,817

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.
SpringDecember 1, 2026
Rolling admissionFallFebruary 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: framingham.edu · checked September 19, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$11,934
$30,001–48,000$12,233
$48,001–75,000$13,879
$75,001–110,000$18,551
Over $110,000$21,962

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology57
Criminology39
Business Administration and Management36
Computer and Information Sciences30
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies29
Elementary Education and Teaching28
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies24
Knowledge Management23
Show the other 31 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences22
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other21
Marketing/Marketing Management20
Accounting18
History16
Sociology15
Apparel and Textiles14
Art/Art Studies14
Finance14
Political Science and Government13
English Language and Literature12
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11
Child Care and Support Services Management11
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse9
Fashion/Apparel Design6
Environmental Studies6
Environmental Science6
Biochemistry6
American Sign Language (ASL)5
Spanish Language and Literature5
Mathematics4
Hospitality Administration/Management4
Food Science3
International Business/Trade/Commerce3
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management2
International/Globalization Studies1
Sustainability Studies1
Chemistry1
Geology/Earth Science1
Economics1
Geography1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Faith groups

Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

5,025,517 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Nearest hub airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 15.2 of 20

Elevation

243 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

18°F

July high

82°F

Annual snowfall

45.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

7 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,360 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, city campus, NCAA Division III, similar size