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Framingham State College is a public, four-year coeducational college located in Framingham, Massachusetts. It was established in 1839 as the Framingham Normal School. After a few name and status changes, it was given its present name in 1968. The college started offering masters degree programs in 2007. The campus is spread across an area of more than 70 acres.
FSC’s campus is home to several student clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the potential student organizations are Black and Gold Orientation Leaders, Art Club, Badminton Club, Black Student Union and Business Leadership Club. Its sports teams are nicknamed the Rams.
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Campus Location100 State Street
Framingham, MA 01701-9101
USA
Main Tel: (508) 620-1220
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
Framingham State College HighlightsWhere Framingham State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in construction trades, education and teaching, mathematics, and art studies.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 631 | 24 | | Master | 462 | 19 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 63 | 1 |
Framingham State StudentsThe student enrollment at Framingham State was 5,903 in 2007-2008 (5,062 full-time equivalent). About 31% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 69% of the class. Undergrads are 46% of enrolled students and graduate students are 54%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,141 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,224 | | Room | $ 4,875 | | Board | $ 2,750 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 3,100 |
Financial Aid: Framingham State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 112 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 45 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 11 |
Housing and MealsFramingham State provides on-campus housing for 1,543 of its 5,062 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Framingham State AthleticsSchool sports include football (New England Football Conference), basketball (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association), baseball (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association), and track (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association).
Framingham State Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 50% | | Women | 59% | | All | 56% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 470-560 | | Math | 470-560 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (23 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (141 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Knowledge Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (52 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (495 awarded) - Art Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- 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
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (43 awarded) - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Human Services
- Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS (185 awarded) - Economics
- English Language and Literature
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- Geography
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (6 awarded) MEDIA (44 awarded) - Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (12 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (7 awarded) SCIENCE (26 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (103 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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