FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE (FSC)
- 100 State Street
- Framingham, MA 01701
- OPEID College Code: 00218500
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- General Phone: (508) 620-1220
- President: Timothy J. Flanagan
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 5,989
- College Alias: FSC
- College Mascot: Rams
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Framingham State College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.framingham.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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Other Campus Locations
- Berkshire Community College
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27 Miles Away - Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
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- Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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57 Miles Away - Massasoit Community College
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27 Miles Away
- Middlesex Community College
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17 Miles Away - Mount Wachusett Community College (The Mount)
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35 Miles Away
- University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth)
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51 Miles Away - University of Massachusetts - Lowell
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,172 | 2,169 | 3,341 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 657 (56%) | 1,488 (69%) | 2,145 (64%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 201 (31%) | 524 (35%) | 725 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 596 | 96% |
| ACT ® Exam | 27 | 4% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 468 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 470 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 21% | 53% | 20% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,502 | $3,786 | $1,802 | $1,551 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 24 | 25 | 28 |
| Number in Repayment | 664 | 665 | 830 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $6,540 | $6,141 | $5,799 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,540 | $6,141 | $5,799 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,620 | $12,221 | $11,879 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,148 | $7,625 | $7,017 |
| Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,148 | $7,507 | $7,017 |
| Other Expenses | $3,350 | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $6,400 | $3,100 | $5,890 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,938 | $17,666 | $16,716 |
| In-State | $18,938 | $17,666 | $16,716 |
| Out of State | $25,018 | $23,746 | $22,796 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,938 | $17,548 | $16,716 |
| In-State | $18,938 | $17,548 | $16,716 |
| Out of State | $25,018 | $23,628 | $22,796 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $13,840 | $12,971 | $12,489 |
| In-State | $13,840 | $12,971 | $12,489 |
| Out of State | $19,920 | $19,051 | $18,569 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,989 Undergraduate: 3,847 Graduate: 2,142
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,697 Female: 4,292
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,345 Female: 2,502
- Graduate Gender Male: 352 Female: 1,790
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,195 Part-Time: 2,794
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,121 Part-Time: 726
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 74 Part-Time: 2,068
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 24 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 19 | 0.3% |
| Black | 205 | 3% |
| Asian | 110 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 181 | 3% |
| White | 3,924 | 66% |
| Unknown | 1,526 | 25% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 20 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,113 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,215 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 919 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 773 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 445 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 328 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 569 | 10% |
| Ages 50-65 | 506 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 45 | 0.8% |
| Age Unknown | 56 | 0.9% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 532 | 436 | 96 |
| Faculty Status | 250 | 164 | 86 |
| Tenured Faculty | 103 | 103 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 250 | 164 | 86 |
| Primarily Instruction | 250 | 164 | 86 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 61 | 58 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 68 | 64 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 153 | 150 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 66 | 64 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 23 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 60 | 60 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,129 (164) | $68,061 (71) | $62,891 (93) |
| Professor | $80,974 (51) | $82,352 (25) | $79,650 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $63,249 (46) | $65,054 (20) | $61,860 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,152 (62) | $56,797 (25) | $54,040 (37) |
| Instructor | $44,529 (5) | $52,520 (1) | $42,532 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,129 (164) | $68,061 (71) | $62,891 (93) |
| Professor | $80,974 (51) | $82,352 (25) | $79,650 (26) |
| Associate Professor | $63,249 (46) | $65,054 (20) | $61,860 (26) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,152 (62) | $56,797 (25) | $54,040 (37) |
| Instructor | $44,529 (5) | $52,520 (1) | $42,532 (4) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 261 | 165 | 96 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 261 | 165 | 96 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Field Hockey | 19 | - | 19 |
| Football | 63 | 63 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 29 | 29 | - |
| Lacrosse | 14 | - | 14 |
| Soccer | 46 | 25 | 21 |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,614 | $9,996 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,336 | $1,650 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 40 | 25 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 44% |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 29% |
| Asian | 47% |
| Hispanic | 56% |
| White | 53% |
| Unknown | 55% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 33% |
| 5 Years | 50% |
| 6 Years | 52% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 3 |
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Liquor Related | - | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 3 |
| Drug Related | 1 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 3 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 6 | 7 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009