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Framingham State University Admission Requirements

Framingham, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Framingham State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
84%
Admission Difficulty for Framingham State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Framingham State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Framingham State University is 84%.  It ranks #49 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Framingham State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 4,288 out of 5,117 applicants were admitted.

The school has average admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 40 percent on standardized admission tests. Framingham State University typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.07. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Framingham State University application fee is $50 and applications are due by Feb 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Framingham State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 13% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Framingham State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
990-1175
Applicants Submitting SAT 
13%
SAT Scores for Framingham State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 500
SAT Composite 25th 990
SAT Scores for Framingham State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 605
SAT Math 75th 570
SAT Composite 75th 1175
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Framingham State University?

Framingham State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Framingham State University score in the top 62 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 990-1175.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Framingham State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1175 and Above Good >91%
1082 to 1175 Avg + 84%-91%
990 to 1082 Avg - 73%-84%
898 to 990 Reach 59%-73%
Less than 898 Low <59%
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Framingham State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
26-31 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
1%
ACT Scores for Framingham State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 26
ACT Scores for Framingham State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 31
Average ACT Score 28

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Framingham State University?

Framingham State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Framingham State University regularly accepts students who score 26 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 18 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 26-31.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Framingham State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
31 and Above Good >92%
28 to 31 Avg + 84%-92%
26 to 28 Avg - 76%-84%
24 to 26 Reach 65%-76%
Less than 24 Low <65%
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Framingham State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.07
Typical High School Grades 
B

What GPA do you need to get into Framingham State University?

Applicants need about average high school grades to get into Framingham State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Framingham State University was 3.07 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #53 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.07 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Framingham State University accepts 84% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Framingham State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 8.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 7.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 10.0% Good
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 29.0% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 19.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Framingham State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,008 2,109 5,117
Accepted 2,613 1,675 4,288
Acceptance Rate 87% 79% 84%
Enrolled 316 264 580
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 12% 16% 14%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Framingham State University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Framingham State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Framingham State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Framingham State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165866 IPEDS survey data for Framingham State University.

FAQs

Does Framingham State University prefer SAT or ACT?

13% of students submit their SAT scores to Framingham State University. 1% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Framingham State University?

84% of those who apply are granted admission to Framingham State University. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Framingham State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 990 and 1175. 13% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Framingham State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 26 and 31. 1% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.