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Interested in attending Framingham State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Framingham State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

87
%
Acceptance rate
3.08
Average High School GPA
February 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Framingham State University?

87%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Framingham State accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 4,517 people applied and 3,953 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
2355 / 2614 (90%)
Men
1598 / 1903 (84%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Framingham State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Framingham State University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Framingham State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Framingham State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Framingham State University?

3.08
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Framingham State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.08.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
10%
3.75-3.99
6%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
10%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
28%
2.00-2.49
21%

Framingham State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

7%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1010
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Framingham State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Regular admission deadline
February 15
Application notification

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