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How strong are the academics at Framingham State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
43%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Framingham State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
87
10-19
272
20-29
162
30-39
42

Honors Programs

Framingham State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Framingham State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Framingham State University:

71%
First-year retention rate
43%
4-year grad rate
55%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Framingham State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Criminology
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
35
39.8
44.6
49.4
54.2
59

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Food Science 2
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 59
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 31
  • Knowledge Management 20
  • Finance, General 19
  • Accounting 16
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 10
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 8
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other 28
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 31
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 15
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 11
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 15
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 39
  • Apparel and Textiles, General 32
  • Child Care and Support Services Management 20
Foreign Languages
  • American Sign Language (ASL) 11
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 12
History
  • History, General 16
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 27
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 3
  • Environmental Science 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 53
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 40
  • Sociology, General 19
  • Political Science and Government, General 13
  • Economics, General 4
  • Geography 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 9

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