- Acceptance rate: 84% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 570–650 reading and writing, 530–630 math
- Average net price: $16,640 a year (2022–23)
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Framingham State University reported an acceptance rate of 84% for fall 2024.
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Framingham State University GPA requirements
Framingham State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Framingham State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Framingham State University acceptance rate
Framingham State University admitted 3,789 of 4,532 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 84%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Framingham State University is a public 4-year university in Framingham, Massachusetts, with 2,782 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Framingham State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 570 | 610 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 630 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1180 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Framingham State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Framingham State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,640 a year at Framingham State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Framingham State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Framingham State University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Framingham State University look for?
Framingham State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into Framingham State University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Framingham State University admitted 84% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What SAT scores do Framingham State University students have?
The middle 50% of Framingham State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–650 in reading and writing and 530–630 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does Framingham State University accept?
Framingham State University's acceptance rate was 84% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,789 of 4,532 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Framingham State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Framingham State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Framingham State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 7% sent SAT scores.
How important is GPA for getting into Framingham State University?
A lot: Framingham State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Framingham State University consider legacy status?
No. Framingham State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Framingham State University?
Yes. Framingham State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Framingham State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,640 a year at Framingham State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Framingham State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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