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Framingham State College is a co-educational, public college located in Framingham, Massachusetts, 20 miles west of Boston. It was established in 1839 as a Normal School of Massachusetts. Today, FSC sits on a 73-acre campus and grants admission to around 3,500 students every year.
The academic departments at FSC include the following:
FSU's athletic teams are nicknamed the Rams. The school sponsors men's teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, ice hockey and soccer. Women's teams participate in basketball, cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball.
Framingham State is in Framingham, MA. Framingham is a large suburb. 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 470 to 560 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at Framingham State are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 5,903 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
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 Massachusetts State College Athletic Association and New England Football Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Framingham State College
100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701-9101
General Phone: (508) 620-1220
http://www.framingham.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 495 | education courses, elementary school teaching, special ed, early childhood education, reading teaching, educational administration, ESL instruction, teacher education and development, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 185 | sociology, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, geography, political science, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 141 | business management, knowledge management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 103 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Construction Trades | 52 | apparel and textiles |
| Media | 44 | communications tech courses |
| Family and Social Work | 43 | food and nutrition, public administration, family and consumer science, human services |
| Science | 26 | biology, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 23 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 12 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | dietitian |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 5 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Framingham State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 631 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 462 | 19 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 63 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Framingham State had a total enrollment of 5,903 students (5,062 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 46% |
| Graduate | 54% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 36% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 94% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
Framingham State offers campus housing for 1,543 of its 5,062 (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 | 4,319 | 2,419 | 56% | 651 | 27% |
| Men | 1,488 | 741 | 50% | 199 | 27% |
| Women | 2,831 | 1,678 | 59% | 452 | 27% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 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 | 90% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,141 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,224 |
| Room and board | $ 7,625 |
| Room charge | $ 4,875 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid:
Framingham State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 218500)
Framingham State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 53 | 59 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 30 | $80,781 | 29 | $78,934 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $64,307 | 23 | $61,334 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 23 | $55,475 | 36 | $52,453 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $44,589 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $68,294 | 93 | $62,484 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Track | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Knowledge Management
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
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
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 ADMINISTRATION
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
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 construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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