Look up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Framingham State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Framingham State University came in at $11,920 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $18,000. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals were $10,950 in-state and $10,950 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $970 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,950 | $10,950 |
| Total | $11,920 | $18,000 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Framingham State University charge part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Framingham State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Framingham State University is about average on cost.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Framingham State University Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Framingham State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $970 | $7,050 |
| Two Years Ago | $970 | $7,050 |
| One Year Ago | $970 | $7,050 |
| Most Recent Year | $970 | $7,050 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Framingham State has moved over recent reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.56%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $12,106. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.02%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $18,184.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,106 | $18,184 |
| In 2 Years | $12,295 | $18,370 |
| In 3 Years | $12,487 | $18,557 |
| In 4 Years | $12,682 | $18,746 |
| In 5 Years | $12,880 | $18,937 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $73,857, or about $49,570 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Framingham State University, go to the Framingham State University Financial Aid page.