How Much Does Framingham State Cost?

*Average cost for a double room; lower-cost options are available. **Value Plus meal plan, the most common choice; lower-cost alternatives are available. Only U.S. citizens, individuals with Legal Immigrant Status, or individuals with approved Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Employment Authorization are eligible to be considered for in-state tuition.

Students from Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont enrolled in eligible programs qualify for the reduced New England Regional (NEBHE) tuition rate.

*Average cost for a double room; lower-cost options are available. **Value Plus meal plan, the most common choice; lower-cost alternatives are available.

*Average cost for a double room; lower-cost options are available. **Value Plus meal plan, the most common choice; lower-cost alternatives are available.

These are estimates for planning purposes — they vary by student and are not charges on your FSU bill.

Day Division tuition and fees are charged per course. Students are never charged for more than 3 full-time courses (12 credit hours) per semester (maximum cap for Day Division only), so a student enrolled in a full course load pays the same as a student taking three courses.

Day Division fees: University Fee $1,906 (per course credit), Health Center Fee $42 (per term), Library Fee $50 (per term).

Graduate and continuing-education students are billed per course, not per year. Most students take one or two courses per semester.

International graduate students pay an additional $1,350 per semester international student fee.

Framingham State also publishes a separate per-credit-hour rate for Day Division registration: graduate students pay $280 per credit as Massachusetts residents, $419 under the New England Regional rate, or $1,175 out-of-state or as an international student. Which rate applies depends on how your program registers you, the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education can confirm the rate for your specific courses.

Per-year cost covers the fall and spring semesters. Off-campus students can choose from smaller block plans starting at $280/semester. Dining dollars expire at the end of each semester and are non-refundable.

In-state undergraduate tuition is $970 a year. Once mandatory fees are added, commuter students pay $12,590 a year, and students living on campus pay about $28,830 — covering tuition, fees, housing, and meals. 91% of students receive financial aid; the average net cost after grants is $2,990 a year. See What FSU Really Costs for costs by household income.

The Framingham State Tuition Promise covers full tuition and mandatory fees for eligible Massachusetts undergraduate students from families earning $85,000 or less per year. To qualify, students must be Massachusetts residents, complete the FAFSA, start full-time in a degree program at FSU, and not already hold a bachelor's degree.

In addition to $970 a year in tuition, undergraduates pay $11,620 a year in mandatory fees covering student services, technology, and health. Residential students also pay for housing ($9,720–$11,790 a year depending on room type) and a meal plan ($2,435–$2,745 per semester depending on plan).

Yes. Out-of-state undergraduates pay $7,050 a year in tuition, with total on-campus costs of about $34,910. Students from Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont may qualify for the reduced New England Regional rate, $1,455 a year in tuition, with total on-campus costs of about $29,315.

89% of FSU students receive some form of financial aid. The average grant is $9,600 a year, bringing the average net cost after grants to $2,990 a year. Average debt at graduation is $25,000 (source: College Scorecard). Complete the FAFSA as early as possible after October 1 to be considered for all available aid.

Yes. Semester payment plans spread your bill over monthly installments. Fall plans run July–November (5 months) or August–November (4 months); spring plans run December–April or January–April. A $40 enrollment fee applies per semester, with payments due on the first of each month through the student e-pay portal.

For Massachusetts residents living on campus, the total estimated cost of attendance for 2026–2027 is about $28,830 a year — tuition ($970), mandatory fees ($11,620), housing, and a meal plan. Commuter students pay about $12,590. See What FSU Really Costs for what students in your income bracket typically pay after aid.

Most graduate courses are billed by course, not by credit: $1,010 tuition + $571 fees ($1,581 total per course) for most programs, or $1,114 tuition + $571 fees ($1,685 total) for MBA, MSN, and PSM programs. FSU separately publishes a Day Division per-credit rate for graduate students, $280 per credit for Massachusetts residents, $419 under the New England Regional rate, or $1,175 out-of-state or international. Which rate applies depends on how your program registers your courses; contact the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education to confirm.

No. Continuing education students taking undergraduate-level courses pay a lower rate: $765 tuition + $571 fees ($1,336 total per course), compared to the standard graduate rate of $1,010–$1,114 tuition + $571 fees ($1,581–$1,685 total per course). Continuing education students taking graduate-level courses pay the standard graduate rate.

Yes. International graduate students pay a $1,350 per-semester international student fee in addition to standard tuition and fees.

Graduate students may be eligible for federal financial aid by completing the FAFSA, including Direct Unsubsidized Loans and work-study. Some programs offer graduate assistantships that include tuition remission and a stipend. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for program-specific options and eligibility.

Visit What FSU Really Costs to see estimated costs by household income bracket, or use the Net Price Calculator for a personalized estimate based on your family's finances.

Massachusetts law requires students taking 3 or more courses (undergraduate) or 2 or more courses (graduate) to have health insurance. FSU's plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield costs $4,962.44 for the full year or $2,896.84 for spring only. You can waive this charge if you already have qualifying coverage, including MassHealth.