Founded in 1839 as the nation's first Public Normal School dedicated to the preparation of teachers, Framingham State University has evolved over the past 185 years into a comprehensive university with standout academic programs across a wide range of disciplines, from the arts, humanities, education, business, social sciences, hard sciences, and more.
Rooted in reform and more relevant than ever, Framingham State's mission has always been to democratize access to a first-rate education. We offer an eye-opening, life-changing experience to all who are chasing a dream. Unapologetically defined by our public status, our ethos to serve the public good is as vital today as it was when we first opened our doors. It’s the power of a being a public university that allows us to impact our students in a way that dramatically changes who they are and who they can become.
A power that creates a ripple effect from our students to their families and beyond. A power that allows us to truly serve the unique Framingham community we live and learn in – and allows that community to provide a rich learning landscape and endless network of opportunities for our students.
Since 1839, when Cyrus Peirce closed each of his lessons at what was then The Normal School with the phrase “live to the truth,” the Framingham State community has embodied this motto. We live to the truth by upholding the University’s mission of providing affordable, high-quality education to all qualified students, and maintaining a commitment to student involvement, engagement, and academic excellence.
Framingham State has been honored with the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for our commitment to anti-racism, equity and inclusion.
Framingham State is set on 78 acres of a traditional New England campus. Our campus strikes a balance with its historic, picturesque buildings and modern facilities like our state-of-the-art science labs and residence halls.
