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Framingham State University
  • 4 Year
  • FRAMINGHAM, MA
CollegeGrad School
Framingham State University
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • FRAMINGHAM, MA
  • 744 reviews
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    Framingham State University Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    B minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    50%
    Average Housing Cost
    $9,020 / year
    Poll
    45%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 40 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 65 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,400 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 59 responses
    • The Grille
      34%
    • Sandellas
      25%
    • The fire pit (expensive)
      17%
    • Dining Commons
      15%
    • Red barn
      3%
    • They're all pretty mediocre but the dining hall
      3%
    • These two stay open late and offer great food.
      2%
    49%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 51 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    C minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    D+
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 36 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      17%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      53%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      22%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      8%

    Safety

    Safety
    B minus
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 40 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 28 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      39%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      43%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      14%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      4%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 32 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      44%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      34%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      22%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 64 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      38%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      56%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Musical Theater
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 13 responses
    • When people perform on stage at Dpac
      54%
    • Marathon Monday
      31%
    • Sporting events
      15%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 39 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      10%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      13%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      36%
    • Parties? What parties?
      41%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 23 responses
    • Marathon monday
      39%
    • Halloween
      17%
    • BSU
      9%
    • Off campus house parties
      9%
    • We don't party
      9%
    • I do not know
      4%
    • N/A
      4%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    95%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 55 responses
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