Framingham State University

www.framingham.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$970

0% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$19,336

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.86%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

78.5%

5,695 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

4,876

65.5% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

60.6%

487 Graduates

About

Framingham State University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Framingham State University were General Psychology (118 degrees awarded), General Business (74 degrees), and Criminology (56 degrees).

In 2020, 1,353 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Framingham State University. 67.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (871 degrees), 5.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (168 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Framingham State University is $970, which is $−21,560 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Framingham State University is $970, which is $−21,560 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,336.

In 2020, 60% of undergraduate students attending Framingham State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$970

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Framingham State University was $970. The cost of tuition at Framingham State University is $−21,560 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Framingham State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,336

2020 Value

2.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Framingham State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,336. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Framingham State University grew by 2.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Framingham State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,604

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Framingham State University was of $12,604 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 3.23% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Framingham State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Framingham State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 7.14% with respect to 2019, when 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Framingham State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.86%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Framingham State University was 3.86%, which represents 47 out of the 1219 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Framingham State University received 5,695 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 4.21% annual decline. Out of those 5,695 applicants, 4,472 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.5% acceptance rate.

There were 4,876 students enrolled at Framingham State University in 2020, and 70% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Framingham State University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

4,472

Accepted Out of 5,695

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Framingham State University was 78.5% (4,472 admissions from 5,695 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 74.2%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −4.21%, while admissions grew by 1.31%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Framingham State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

70%

Submission Percentage

433

Scores Submitted

70% of enrolled first-time students at Framingham State University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Framingham State University has a total enrollment of 4,876 students. The full-time enrollment at Framingham State University is 3,195 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,681. This means that 65.5% of students enrolled at Framingham State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Framingham State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.8% White, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Black or African American, 4.43% Asian, 3.2% Two or More Races, 0.328% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.144% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Framingham State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.6%), followed by White Male (24%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.7%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders Female (8.63%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Framingham State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,876 students. The full-time enrollment at Framingham State University is 3,195 and the part-time enrollment is 1,681. This means that 65.5% of students enrolled at Framingham State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Framingham State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Framingham State University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Framingham State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Framingham State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
3,014
Hispanic or Latino
722
Black or African American
578

The enrolled student population at Framingham State University is 61.8% White, 14.8% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Black or African American, 4.43% Asian, 3.2% Two or More Races, 0.328% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.144% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 111 students (2.28%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 463 more women than men received degrees from Framingham State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Framingham State University is white (871 degrees awarded). There were 5.18 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (168 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Framingham State University is General Psychology (118 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (74 degrees) and Criminology (56 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Framingham State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Communication Technologies (39 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (101 degrees), and Education (367 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Framingham State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,881,380 people), Secondary school teachers (426,165 people), Education administrators (318,712 people), Postsecondary teachers (209,311 people), and Other managers (193,862 people).

The most specialized majors at Framingham State University are Communication Technologies (39 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (101 degrees), Education (367 degrees), English (44 degrees), and Psychology (136 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Framingham State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Framingham State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,150,151 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (463,115 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (298,245 people), Individual & family services (186,600 people), and Outpatient care centers (183,349 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Framingham State University.

Most Common

General Psychology
118 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
74 degree-majorss awarded
Criminology
56 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Framingham State University was General Psychology with 118 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Framingham State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

445

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

908

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 445 degrees were awarded to men at Framingham State University, which is 0.49 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (908).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Framingham State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Framingham State University in Other Education, which is 0.38 times less than the 150 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 150 degrees were awarded to women at Framingham State University in Other Education, which is 2.63 times more than the 57 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 41% of students graduating from Framingham State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 58% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Framingham State University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.821% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
871 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
168 degrees awarded
Black or African American
108 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Framingham State University is white (871 degrees awarded). There were 5.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (168 degrees).

1.48% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
589 degrees awarded
White Male
282 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Framingham State University is white female (589 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (282 degrees).

Operations

Framingham State University has an endowment valued at nearly $47.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $2.81M (5.94%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Framingham State University had a total salary expenditure of $122M. Framingham State University employs 66 Associate professors, 64 Professors, and 57 Assistant professors. Most academics at Framingham State University are Female Assistant professors (39), Female Professors(38), and Female Associate professors (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Framingham State University are: Management, with 91 employees, Service, with 65 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees.

Endowment

$47.3M

2020 Endowment

3.93%

growth from 2019

Framingham State University has an endowment valued at about $47.3M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Framingham State University grew 3.93% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $7.72M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Framingham State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.91M - Federal
$821k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Framingham State University received $7.91M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $821k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$54.8M

2020 Salaries

1.88%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Framingham State University paid a median of $54.8M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($122M) and a 1.88% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.32% growth from 2018 and a 1.89% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$16M

Instructional Salaries

189

Number of Employees

In 2020, Framingham State University paid a total of $16M to 189 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

66 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

91 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Framingham State University were Associate professor with 66 employees; Professor with 64 employees; and Professor with 57 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Framingham State University were Management with 91 employees; Service with 65 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 63 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Framingham State University was Female Assistant professor with 39 employees, Female Professor with 38 employees, and Female Associate professor with 34 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Framingham State University.