Framingham State University

www.framingham.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $970
    2024 Average Net Price
    $16,114
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    83.6%
    4,532 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    4,002
    61.4% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    48%
    354 Graduates

    About

    Framingham State University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Framingham State University were Other Education (63 degrees awarded), Nursing Education (26 degrees), and Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (23 degrees).

    In 2024, 847 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Framingham State University. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. N/A

    The median undergraduate tuition at Framingham State University is $970, which is $−23,030 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Framingham State University is $970, which is $23,030 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,114.

    In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending Framingham State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $970
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Framingham State University was $970. The cost of tuition at Framingham State University is $−23,030 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $16,114
    2024 Value
    3.16%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Framingham State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,114. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Framingham State University grew by 3.16%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $13,784
    Room and Board
    $1,200
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Framingham State University was of $13,784 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.74% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    51%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64% of undergraduate students at Framingham State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 10.3% with respect to 2023, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Admissions

    Framingham State University received 4,532 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.38% annual growth. Out of those 4,532 applicants, 3,789 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.6% acceptance rate.

    There were 4,002 students enrolled at Framingham State University in 2024. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Framingham State University has an overall enrollment yield of 15.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    83.6%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    3,789
    Accepted Out of 4,532

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Framingham State University was 83.6% (3,789 admissions from 4,532 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 84.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.38%, while admissions grew by 2.82%.

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    SAT Scores

    7%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    43
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    7% of enrolled first-time students at Framingham State University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Framingham State University had a total enrollment of 4,002 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Framingham State University is 2,459 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,543. This means that 61.4% of students enrolled at Framingham State University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Framingham State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.7% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Black or African American, 4.27% Asian, 2.77% Two or More Races, and 0.225% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Framingham State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.5%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44%), followed by White Male (16.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.67%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    61.4%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Framingham State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,002 students. The full-time enrollment at Framingham State University is 2,459 and the part-time enrollment is 1,543. This means that 61.4% of students enrolled at Framingham State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    71%
    2024 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Framingham State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,071 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      858 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      554 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Framingham State University is 51.7% White, 21.4% Hispanic or Latino, 13.8% Black or African American, 4.27% Asian, 2.77% Two or More Races, and 0.225% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 155 students (3.87%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Framingham State University is Other Education (63 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing Education (26 degrees) and Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language Instructor (23 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 (21 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (67 degrees), and Education (222 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 (1,618,967 people), Secondary school teachers (546,455 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (425,680 people), Other managers (354,060 people), and Education administrators (326,383 people).

    The most specialized majors at Framingham State University in 2024 are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (67 degrees), Education (222 degrees), History (16 degrees), and Social Sciences (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes
    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 Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Framingham State University are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (67 degrees), Education (222 degrees), History (16 degrees), and Social Sciences (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (3,051,563 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (483,670 people), Legal services (345,094 people), Computer Systems Design (257,026 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (253,037 people).

    The most specialized majors at Framingham State University are Communication Technologies (21 degrees awarded), Human Sciences (67 degrees), Education (222 degrees), History (16 degrees), and Social Sciences (70 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. General Psychology
      57 degrees awarded
    2. Criminology
      39 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      36 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Framingham State University was General Psychology with 57 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    298
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    549
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 298 degrees were awarded to men at Framingham State University, which is 0.543 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (549).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Framingham State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.5 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Framingham State University in Other Education, which is 1.72 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    43%
    100% Completion Time
    55%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Framingham State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Operations

    Framingham State University has an endowment valued at nearly $65.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.9M (16.6%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Framingham State University had a total salary expenditure of 138M. Framingham State University employs 84 Professors, 55 Associate professors and 26 Assistant professors. Most academics at Framingham State University are Female Professor (53), Male Professor (31), and Male Associate professor (28).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Framingham State University are: Management, with 80 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 63 employees, and Service with 62 employees.

    Endowment

    $65.4M
    2024 Endowment
    9.73%
    growth from 2023

    Framingham State University has an endowment valued at about $65.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Framingham State University grew 9.73% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.6M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $16.9M
    Instructional Salaries
    167
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Framingham State University paid a total of $16.9M to 167 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Framingham State University were Management with 80 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 63 employees, and Service with 62 employees.

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