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Framingham State College (FSC)

100 State Street, Framingham, MA 01701

Overview

  • OPEID/FAFSA College Code: 00218500
  • President: Timothy J. Flanagan
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 5,953
  • College Alias: FSC
  • College Mascot: Rams

Framingham State College

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Student Services Offered

  • Remedial Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services
  • Employment Services
  • Placement Assistance For Graduates
  • On-Campus Day Care Available

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning
  • Study Abroad
  • 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, Highly Residential

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Degrees & Programs

Awarded Student Degrees and Programs

The following is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered. The table below details the number of degrees or certificates that were awarded in the 2010-11 school year to graduates broken down by degree or major type. Please contact Framingham State College directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.

Agriculture Operations

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Food Science-2-
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences

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Biology-15-
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Business and Marketing Studies

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Commerce-10715
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Knowledge Management-11-
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Communication Technology

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Communications Technologies and Support Services, Other-79-
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Computer and Information Sciences

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Computer-20-
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Education

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Art Teacher Education--4
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Early Childhood Education--4
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Education Administration--32
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Education, Other52-225
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Elementary Education-2215
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English and Language Arts Teacher Education--4
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Kindergarten and Preschool Education-20-
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Mathematics Teacher Education--3
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Reading Teacher Education--22
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Social Science Teacher Education--8
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Spanish Language Teacher Education--3
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Special Education Teaching--28
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Teacher and Professional Development, Other--15
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Teaching English As Second Language Instructor--12
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English Language and Literature

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English Language and Literature-47-
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Family and Consumer Sciences

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Apparel and Textiles-62-
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Family and Consumer Sciences-6-
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Human Nutrition--1
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Nutrition and Wellness Studies-33-
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Foreign Languages and Literature

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Foreign Languages and Literatures-6-
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Health and Clinical Professions

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Dietetics--9
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Health Care Administration--5
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Nursing-26-
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History

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History-34-
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Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Liberal Arts-36-
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Mathematics and Statistics

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Mathematics-20-
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Physical Sciences

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Chemistry-6-
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Psychology

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Counseling Psychology--14
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Psychology-53-
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Public Administration and Social Services

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Human Services--17
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Public Administration--11
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Social Sciences

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Criminology-1-
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Economics-10-
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Geography-21-
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Political Science-6-
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Sociology-57-
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Visual and Performing Arts

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Art Studies-29-
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Admissions

Disclaimer

The admissions information is provided for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future admissions policy.

Admissions Quick Facts

Admissions Summary

Prospective students should view the admission and application details below to get a better idea of the candidates FSC accepts. Some of the details provided may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, a range of SAT/ACT scores of accepted students, as well as any college credits that may be accepted. This information can be used to get a better idea of your chances of getting into FSC.

Also, make sure to visit the admissions office webpage (http://www.framingham.edu), where you can learn more about any additional application requirements and deadlines.

The FSC admissions office phone number is (508) 626-4500. This is the last updated number we have on file, please contact us if incorrect.

You can also apply online here: http://www.framingham.edu

Admissions Links

Application Fees

  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00 Fall 2010
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00 Fall 2010

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit

Considerations for Admission

  • 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
    • - Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • - Required
  • TOEFL
    • - Required

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2010

 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,2512,2073,458
Number Granted Admission (%)737 (59%)1,528 (69%)2,265 (66%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)240 (33%)482 (32%)722 (32%)

Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2010

 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam68695%
ACT ® Exam365%

SAT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading470550
SAT ® Math470560
SAT ® Writing460550

ACT Scores for Accepted Students Fall 2010

 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--

Enrollment Data

Overall Student Enrollment

  • Total Student Enrollment: 5,953

    • - Undergraduate: 3,858

    - Graduate: 2,095

Student Gender

  • Total Student Gender

    • - Male: 1,697

    - Female: 4,292

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.4 : 1

  • Undergraduate Gender

    • - Male: 1,345

    - Female: 2,502

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.5 : 1

  • Graduate Gender

    • - Male: 352

    - Female: 1,790

    - Ratio of Men to Women: 0.2 : 1

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

 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien350.6%
American Indian170.3%
Black2504%
Asian1172%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander20.03%
Hispanic2374%
White3,81064%
Unknown1,46725%

Student Age Breakdown

 NumberPercent
Age Under 18200.3%
Ages 18-191,11319%
Ages 20-211,21520%
Ages 22-2491915%
Ages 25-2977313%
Ages 30-344457%
Ages 35-393285%
Ages 40-4956910%
Ages 50-655068%
Age Over 65450.8%
Age Unknown560.9%

Graduation Rates

Disclaimer

The data listed below is for informational purposes only. Although graduation, transfer, and retention rates should be included in determining the performance of a school, it is only one of many factors to consider and may not provide a clear representation of the school's performance. These figures are based on a cohort or subset of students.

Graduation and Retention Rates Quick Facts

Retention Rates

The retention rate figures represent the percentage of first time students (full-time or part-time) that complete the first year and return the following year.

  • Full-Time Students: 74%
  • Part-Time Students: 50%

Overall Graduation Rates

 (%) of Entering Class
All Students52%

Graduation Rates By Gender

 (%) of Entering Class
Male44%
Female55%

Graduation Rates By Race

 (%) of Entering Class
Non-Resident Alien50%
American Indian67%
Black45%
Asian46%
Hispanic42%
White53%
Unknown49%

Graduation Rates By Number of Years to Graduate

 (%) of Entering Class
4 Years or Less32%
5 Years48%
6 Years52%

Tuition & Fees

Disclaimer:

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition and Fees Quick Facts

Alternative Tuition Plans Offered

  • Prepaid Tuition Plan

    - Allows students or their families to buy college tuition for future years at current prices.

  • Tuition Payment Plan

    - Allows tuition to be paid in installments over an agreed upon period of time.

To get a personalized estimate for the cost of attending Framingham State College, visit their online calculator by clicking the following link: http://www.framingham.edu

Estimated Cost of Attendance or "Net Price" for Full-Time Beginning Students

The "Net Price" figures apply to undergraduate students beginning full-time enrollment who have paid the in-state/district tuition and were awarded grants or scholarships.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Average Net Price$14,654$14,416$13,499
$0 - $30,000$10,262$9,728$8,944
$30,000 - $48,000$11,147$10,996$11,076
$48,001 - $75,000$15,123$14,523$14,502
$75,001 - $110,000$17,459$17,367$16,039
More Than $110,000$18,136$18,062$16,577

Undergraduate Student Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
In-District Tuition and Fees$7,580$7,065$6,540
In-State Tuition and Fees$7,580$7,065$6,540
Out of State Tuition and Fees$13,660$13,145$12,620
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$900

Undergraduate Housing Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
Room and Board$9,520$8,578$8,148
Other Expenses$2,950$2,950$3,350
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,520$8,578$8,148
Other Expenses$2,950$2,950$3,350
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$6,400$2,950$6,400

Undergraduate Total Expenses

2011-122010-112009-10
On Campus
In-District$21,050$19,593$18,938
In-State$21,050$19,593$18,938
Out of State$27,130$25,673$25,018
Off Campus
In-District$21,050$19,593$18,938
In-State$21,050$19,593$18,938
Out of State$27,130$25,673$25,018
Off Campus with Family
In-District$14,980$14,245$13,840
In-State$14,980$14,245$13,840
Out of State$21,060$20,325$19,920

Financial Aid

Disclaimer

The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and does not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Financial Aid Quick Facts

Financial Aid Office Phone Number

The FSC financial aid office phone number is (508) 626-4534. This is the most up to date contact information we have, please contact us if incorrect.

Financial Aid Office Webpage

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Financial Aid Breakdown 2010-11

 # Receiving Aid% Receiving AidAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid60784%-
Any Grant or Scholarship Aid44261%$4,370
All Federal Grants20228%$4,776
Pell Grants20228%$4,065
Other Federal Grants17524%$822
State/Local Grants & Scholarships38253%$1,660
Institutional Grants & Scholarships27338%$1,218
All Student Loans54375%$6,276
Federal Student Loans53574%$5,872
Other Student Loans314%$8,579

Federal Loans - Student Repayment Default Rates

This table shows the number and percentage of students who received federal student loans but had problems paying them back. A high default rate may represent a lack of quality instruction or a poor hiring climate for graduates of a school.

 200920082007
Default Rate (%)4.0%3.6%3.7%
Number in Default322425
Number in Repayment788664665

Housing & Meals

Campus Housing Information - Room & Board

  • Are On-Campus Board or Meal Plans Provided?:

    • - Yes, however the number of meals may vary per week.

  • Is Living On-Campus Required?:

    • - No

On-Campus Dorms - Details

  • Total Dormatory Capacity: 1,969
  • Estimated Cost for On-Campus Dorm: $6,090

Crime & Safety

Arrests Made Per Year

This table reports the number of arrests made per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
On Campus
Weapons Related21-
Drug Related121
Liquor Related225
Nearby Public Area
Drug Related-1-
Liquor Related-1-
Residence Hall
Weapons Related21-
Drug Related11-
Liquor Related2--

Criminal Offenses Per Year

This table reports the number of criminal charges per year that took place both on and off campus. These figures were reported by the institutions themselves and have not been subject to independent review.

 2010-112009-102008-09
Off Campus Surrounding Area
Forcible Rape24-
On Campus
Forcible Rape463
Burglary586
Nearby Public Area
Forcible Rape2-3
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape413
Burglary566

Sports & Teams

Athletic Associations

  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

NCAA or NAIA Conferences

  • College Football Conference: New England Football Conference
  • College Basketball Conference: Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
  • College Baseball Conference: Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
  • College Track & Field Conference: Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc

Sports and Players Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Athletes307183124
Unduplicated Athletes301181120
Baseball2626-
Basketball331914
Field Hockey18-18
Football7777-
Ice Hockey3232-
Lacrosse23-23
Soccer502525
Softball19-19
Track and Field, X-Country1349
Volleyball16-16

Coaches Salary Breakdown

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Head Coaches-$9,266$10,435
Assistant Coaches-$3,400$3,777

Number of Coaches Per Team

 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
All Coaches422616
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Ice Hockey33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Lacrosse2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Soccer743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
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Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1

Faculty & Instructors

Employee Type Breakdown

 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees600468132
Faculty Status305183122
Tenured Faculty108108-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service298176122
Primarily Instruction298176122
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial68653
Other Professionals80773
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1541504
Clerical And Secretarial64613
Skilled Crafts2121-
Service and/or Maintenance6363-

Full-Time Faculty Average Salary Breakdown

 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,597 (176)$67,806 (73)$65,740 (103)
Professor$82,350 (53)$82,730 (23)$82,059 (30)
Associate Professor$64,374 (42)$63,981 (15)$64,592 (27)
Assistant Professor$58,096 (74)$59,568 (33)$56,912 (41)
Instructor$50,525 (7)$60,789 (2)$46,419 (5)
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$66,597 (176)$67,806 (73)$65,740 (103)
Professor$82,350 (53)$82,730 (23)$82,059 (30)
Associate Professor$64,374 (42)$63,981 (15)$64,592 (27)
Assistant Professor$58,096 (74)$59,568 (33)$56,912 (41)
Instructor$50,525 (7)$60,789 (2)$46,419 (5)
*Not all of the programs above may be offered
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2011: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
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