About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Shayna Eddy
Associate Dean/Director of UG Admissions
Associate Dean/Director of UG Admissions
Address
100 State Street
PO Box 9101
Framingham, MA 01701-9101
PO Box 9101
Framingham, MA 01701-9101
Phone
508-626-4500
Email
admissions@framingham.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Residence Halls
Athletic Facility
Campus Center
Academic Buildings-including new science labs
Library
Athletic Facility
Campus Center
Academic Buildings-including new science labs
Library
Most Popular Places Off Campus
The Natick Collection
Danforth Art Museum
Boston
Providence, RI
Worcester
Danforth Art Museum
Boston
Providence, RI
Worcester
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday (Selected Saturdays)
9:00AM-5:00PM
508-626-4500
9:00AM-5:00PM
508-626-4500
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
Other
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@framingham.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Shuttle Buses
MWRTA Bus- Town of Framingham
Airport- Logan International Airport
Commuter Rail to/from Boston
Amtrak Service
Taxi service from Framingham train station
Driving Instructions to Campus
Directions from the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90):
Take Exit 111, follow Rt. 9 East two miles to the Edgell Rd.-Main St., Framingham Exit. Take your first right onto State Street and the Framingham State Campus. Follow a few blocks through campus. To reach the Maynard Road Lot, take your first right on Maynard; the lot is approximately one block down on your left. To reach the Maple Street lot, follow State Street a few blocks past the campus, to the intersection of State and Maple Streets.
From I-95 (Route 128):
Take Exit 25 to the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) West, and follow the directions above.
From Route 495:
Take Exit 22 to the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) East, and follow the directions above.
Local Accommodations
Sheraton, Framingham
Crowne Plaza, Natick
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 4,523
Acceptance Rate: 84%
Average HS GPA: 3.11
GPA Breakdown
13%
4.0
8%
3.75 - 3.99
10%
3.50 - 3.74
10%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
23%
2.50 - 2.99
24%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
570 - 650
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
530 - 630
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1120 - 1180
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 28
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Regular — February 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
11.8:1
Total Faculty
284
with Terminal Degree
196
162
Women
122
Men
62
Minority
7
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
37%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Majors
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AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.
Food Science.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biotechnology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Fashion Merchandising.
Finance, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Knowledge Management.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
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ENGINEERING.
Pre-Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Care and Support Services Management.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health and Wellness, General.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
International/Global Studies.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Sustainability Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Criminology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Christa McAuliffe '70
Teacher/Astronaut
Marguerite Anderson, '64
Co-Founder, The Paper Store, Inc.
Ruth Graves Wakefield, '24
Inventor of the Chocolate Chip Cookie
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith ’76
Internationally Renowned Artist
Paul LeBlanc Ph.D., '80
President, Southern New Hampshire University
Brian Moran
Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security, Commonwealth of Virginia
Enzo Surin
Published Poet and Founding Editor and Publisher, Central Square Press
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
37%
Graduate in 5 years
48%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Feb 15
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$13,027
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$12,848
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,393
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
73%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$33,816
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$13,027
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$970
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$7,050
Required Fees
$10,660
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,850
Transportation for Commuters
$1,100
On-Campus Room and Board
$15,310
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,782
Foreign Countries Represented
9
Demographics
3.82%
Asian
17.26%
Black
22.92%
Hispanic
49.88%
Caucasian
1.75%
International
54% female
46% male
9% are out of state
85% are full time
15% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
49%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
77%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
98/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA)
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Tanya Milette
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Documentation Required for LD
Documentation Must Include: ? Clinical diagnosis of a specific learning disability and a rationale for the diagnosis with quantitative and qualitative information that supports the diagnosis. ? Information regarding current, specific functional limitations affected by, and the severity of, the diagnosis. ? Recommendations for classroom accommodations. Documentation of a specific learning disability should be comprehensive and address each of the following domains using these recommended tests. Aptitude ? Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale ? Revised (WAIS-R) ? Woodcock-Johnson Psychoeducational Battery ? Revised: Tests of Cognitive Ability ? a complete neuropsychological battery Academic Achievement ? Woodcock-Johnson Psychoeducational Battery ? Revised: Tests of Achievement ? Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT) Or specific achievement tests such as: o Nelson-Denny Reading Skills Test o Stanford Diagnostic Mathematics Test o Test of Written Language ? 3 (TOWL-3) o Woodcock Reading Mastery Tests - Revised Information Processing ? Detroit Tests of Learning Aptitude ? 3 (DTLA-3) ? Detroit Tests of Learning Aptitude ? Adult (DTLA-A) ? Woodcock-Johnson Psychoeducational Battery-Revised: Tests of Cognitive Ability IEPs and 504 plans are not sufficient documentation, but are helpful supplemental documentation when submitted with the documentation outlined above.Documentation Required for ADHD
Documentation Must Include: ? Medical or clinical diagnosis of ADD/ADHD based on DSM-IV-TR or DSM-5 criteria and a rationale for the diagnosis with quantitative and qualitative information that supports the diagnosis. ? Information regarding specific functional limitations affected by, and the severity of, the diagnosis. ? Recommendations for classroom accommodations. Documentation Should Also Include: ? A summary and interpretation of assessments used in making a diagnosis of ADD/ADHD. o Examples of assessments include: Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (Revised or III), The Woodcock Johnson Psychoeducational Battery Test of Cognitive Ability (Revised or III), and/or a complete neuropsychological battery.Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
50
Number of Honor Societies
2
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
36% participate in intramural sports
14% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Rams)
6 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Women's Sports (Rams)
8 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Northeastern University
Health
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Northeastern University
Sustainability
91/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
23%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
No
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
