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Framingham State is in Framingham, Massachusetts. Framingham is a small city. The school is a public institution. Framingham State issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include art studies, education and teaching, and construction trades.
Not all applicants to Framingham State are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 560 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Framingham State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 5,874 students study at the school (in 2005).
Framingham State makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Eastern College Athletic Conference and Massachusetts State College Athletic Association athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Framingham State College
100 State St
Framingham, MA 01701-9101
General Phone: (508) 620-1220
Admissions Phone: (508) 626-4500
Financial Aid Phone: (508) 626-4534
http://www.framingham.edu
Framingham State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 532 | education courses, educational administration, teacher education and development, special ed, reading teaching, ESL instruction, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 194 | sociology, English, history, geography, liberal arts and sciences, political science, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 132 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 109 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 64 | communications tech courses |
| Family And Social Work | 41 | food and nutrition, public administration, human services, family and consumer science |
| Art Studies | 36 | art studies |
| Construction Trades | 34 | apparel and textiles |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 29 | computer and info science |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry, geology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | registered nursing |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | dietitian |
| Medical Adminstration | 7 | health care administration |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 2 | food science |
Number of programs and degrees for Framingham State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 658 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 546 | 20 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 47 | 1 |
In 2005, Framingham State had a total enrollment of 5,874 students (4,152 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 46% |
| Graduate | 54% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 38% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 93% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Framingham State offers campus housing for 1,518 of its 4,152 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Framingham, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,955 | 2,518 | 64% | 667 | 26% |
| Men | 1,406 | 791 | 56% | 206 | 26% |
| Women | 2,549 | 1,727 | 68% | 461 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (508) 626-4500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,999 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,079 |
| Room and board | $ 6,157 |
| Room charge | $ 3,997 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Framingham State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 218500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (508) 626-4534
Framingham State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $69,099 | 27 | $64,472 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $55,113 | 15 | $53,512 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $48,060 | 39 | $46,258 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $34,013 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $59,250 | 89 | $51,906 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Track | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Food Science
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Services, General
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Framingham State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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