Framingham State University Acceptance Rate
Framingham, Massachusetts · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,342
- Admitted
- 3,685
- Yield
- 13.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Framingham State University's acceptance rate has risen from 62.3% in 2014–15 to 84.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 5,210 to 4,342 (-17%) over that period.
Its 84.9% rate makes Framingham State University more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (88.1% for women vs 80.6% for men, a 7.5-point gap). Framingham State University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 13.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,210 | 3,244 | 62.3% | 808 |
| 2015–16 | 4,803 | 3,401 | 70.8% | 855 |
| 2016–17 | 6,201 | 4,019 | 64.8% | 749 |
| 2017–18 | 6,039 | 4,113 | 68.1% | 764 |
| 2018–19 | 5,706 | 4,182 | 73.3% | 767 |
| 2019–20 | 5,945 | 4,414 | 74.2% | 776 |
| 2020–21 | 5,695 | 4,472 | 78.5% | 615 |
| 2021–22 | 5,117 | 4,288 | 83.8% | 580 |
| 2022–23 | 4,526 | 3,956 | 87.4% | 490 |
| 2023–24 | 4,342 | 3,685 | 84.9% | 499 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,497 | 2,200 | 88.1% |
| Men | 1,843 | 1,485 | 80.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–655 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 520–600 |
How Framingham State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Framingham State University's acceptance rate?
Framingham State University's acceptance rate is 84.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,685 admitted of 4,342 applicants).
Is Framingham State University test optional?
Framingham State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Framingham State University?
Framingham State University received 4,342 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,685.
What SAT score do you need for Framingham State University?
Admitted students at Framingham State University typically scored 550–655 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–600 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Framingham State University getting harder to get into?
Framingham State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.3% in 2014–15 to 84.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.framingham.edu/.