Framingham State University

Yes, FSU offers asynchronous online degrees that enable students to participate as their schedules allow and synchronous options that require students to participate together as a class at prescheduled times throughout the week. Approximately 14% of undergraduates and 91% of graduate students participate in online-only education, according to NCES data. 

Asynchronous degrees include an online bachelor's degree in liberal studies and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a management concentration, among other degree options. Synchronous options include three online master's of education degrees in literacy and language, special education, and English as a second language.

Yes, FSU is a good school and has earned accreditation. Therefore, employers respect FSU's online degrees. 

To provide the most trustworthy results, OnlineU only includes accredited online institutions on its site.

FSU is accredited by The New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The U.S. Department of Education recognizes NECHE as an official accrediting agency. Accreditation by NECHE shows that the school has sound accounting practices and offers educational programming that meets federal quality standards. 

FSU is known for being diverse. According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, 59% of students are White, 17% are Hispanic, and 15% are Black. Approximately 43% of students are socio-economically diverse and receive income-based Pell grants to help fund their education.

FSU supports inclusivity and diversity through its Division of Inclusive Excellence, Center for Inclusive Excellence, and its MetroWest College Planning Collaborative partnership. Each plays a part in social justice, ensuring all voices are heard and respected.

FSU's bachelor's degrees in business, food and nutrition, and criminology provide the highest earnings, according to College Scorecard. Median annual salaries range between approximately $43,200 and $44,900, respectively. However, these degrees are only available on campus.

To gain some additional perspective, OnlineU's proprietary Salary Score ranks colleges by how much their alumni earn compared to graduates with the same degree nationwide. FSU's online bachelor's degree in liberal arts has a Salary Score of 62 out of 100, and its online master's degree in dietetics and clinical nutrition services has a Salary Score of 63.

Applicants should have a minimum 3.0 GPA when applying to FSU. However, the school still considers applicants with lower GPAs and uses a sliding score based on GPA and entrance exam scores (if submitted) to determine enrollment eligibility. 

It's not very hard getting into FSU. According to College Scorecard, it accepts 79% of undergraduate applicants. This is higher than the average acceptance rate across U.S.-based colleges. However, it's unknown how many graduate students FSU accepts. It doesn't require undergraduate entrance exams but will consider scores if submitted during the application process. 

Some programs may require the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) for graduate admissions and specific licensing and credentialing.

Individual graduate degree programs may have specific requirements. However, FSU's admission requirements for undergraduate students generally include the following:

• An application 
• A $50 application fee
• Official high school transcripts or GED
• Official college transcripts, if transferring credits
• Official military transcripts, if applicable
• SAT/ACT scores (optional)

In addition to these requirements, graduate applicants may also be required to submit the following, depending on the program:

• A bachelor's degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Two letters of recommendation
• A personal statement that can be similar to a college essay
• GRE scores, if applicable
• Proof of licensing and certification, as indicated
• An interview may also be required for graduate applicants. It's best to check with a program advisor while applying to ensure you understand all the requirements.

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