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Framingham State University

Framingham, MA

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Small • Suburban
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $18K
  • SAT Range
    1058–1250
  • Graduation Rate
    55%

Framingham State University is a small, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's, master's, and certificate degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 87% and a graduation rate of 55%.

From the Institution

Framingham State University Mission Statement Framingham State University prepares students for a productive life, enhanced by learning and leadership that will contribute to the culturally diverse world of the twenty-first century. Founded by Horace Mann in 1839 as America's first public teachers' college, Framingham State University today offers undergraduate and graduate programs encompassing the arts and sciences and professional studies. Committed to excellence, the Framingham State University learning community comprises teacher-scholars, librarians, students, and staff who promote free inquiry, the respectful exchange of ideas, ethical conduct, and the belief that diversity in its many forms is essential to the educational experience. In an environment that supports active, collaborative learning, students work closely with faculty to engage significant bodies of knowledge and develop their ability to gather and evaluate information, communicate effectively, think critically and creatively, reason quantitatively, and apply information and emerging technologies. At Framingham State University teaching is the primary role of faculty, who engage in their disciplines through instruction, scholarship, and service on campus and in their professional communities. The University serves as an important educational and cultural center in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts. A Framingham State University education cultivates thoughtful, responsible local and global citizens, prepares students for a career, and positions them for success. Framingham State University Vision Statement Our vision is to create a vibrant and innovative educational environment that is dedicated to academic excellence, ethical citizenship, personal and professional growth, global stewardship, and public purpose and commitment through an inclusive and collaborative community.

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College Board Code
3519
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Application fee waivers considered for state residents only.

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