2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$16,900

Net Price

84%

Admitted

14%

Enrolled

51%

Graduation Rate

11/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Framingham State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,495. In 2021, there were 104 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #34 in Massachusetts and ranks #1074 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

104

Total Enrollment

4,495

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Ranking for Framingham State University

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#34

Massachusetts Rank

Combining ranking factors for 53 schools that offer psychology degrees in Massachusetts, Framingham State University ranks #34.

#1074

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Framingham State University ranks #1074.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Framingham State University offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Counseling Psychology.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
Counseling and Applied Psychology10
Counseling Psychology10
General Psychology84
Total Graduates8420
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 5,117 students applied to the Framingham State University. The university admitted 84% and 14% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Massachusetts universities is 11,143. On average, all Massachusetts institutions admit 66% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Framingham State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 71%. Compared to all Massachusetts four or more years colleges, the percentage is 77%.

The overall graduation rate for Framingham State University is 51%, compared to 69% for all Massachusetts universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 66%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare FSU to Massachusetts Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Framingham State University to the average of all Massachusetts four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

FSU

5,117

Applicants

84%

Percent Admitted

14%

Percent Enrolled

71%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

51%

Graduation Rate

MA Colleges

11,143

Applicants

66%

Percent Admitted

23%

Percent Enrolled

77%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 179 or 58% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 128 or 42% part-time faculty members employed at Framingham State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 179 or 58%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

FSU

11 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

58%

Percent Full-Time

42%

Percent Part-Time

58%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MA Colleges

12 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

47%

Percent Full-Time

53%

Percent Part-Time

45%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Framingham State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $970, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,200.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $1,680 and the average cost for graduate fees is $10,410.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Framingham State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Framingham State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$13,040
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,380
Total Living Expenses$15,420
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$970
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,200
Total Undergraduate Expenses$17,590
In-State, Graduate Tuition$1,680
In-State, Graduate Fees$10,410
Total Graduate Expenses$12,090
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Framingham State University is $16,900. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Framingham State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$14,121$11,944
$30,001 – $48,000$16,143$13,069
$48,001 – $75,000$19,234$16,702
$75,001 – $110,000$23,926$20,290
$110,001 and more$25,153$22,478
US Department of Education

Compare Framingham State University to all Massachusetts universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

FSU

$17,590

Cost to Attend

$6,870

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$16,900

Net Price

MA Colleges

$47,729

Cost to Attend

$20,502

Average Financial Aid

89%

Percent Receiving Aid

$23,230

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 538 or 89%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,055 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,870.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,055$6,870
Pell Grants1,244$4,689
Federal Student Loans2,128$6,981
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Framingham State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

FSU

2,055

Grant or Scholarship Aid

38%

Grants or Scholarships

1,244

Number of Pell Grants

23%

Pell Grants

2,128

Federal Student Loans

39%

Federal Student Loans

MA Colleges

2,963

Grant or Scholarship Aid

51%

Grants or Scholarships

1,101

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,750

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

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