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Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD · Town · 2,909 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$16,715
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
51%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$55,493
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
89%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Frostburg State University is a public institution nestled in the scenic Appalachian highlands of western Maryland, best known for its tight-knit community feel, strong experiential learning opportunities, and affordability. The university excels academically in education, nursing, business, and natural and wildlife sciences, which leverage the rich ecological resources of the surrounding region for hands-on research. Campus life revolves around NCAA Division II athletics, numerous student organizations, and a vibrant outdoor culture centered on hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby state parks. Frostburg State stands out as the only four-year institution in the University System of Maryland situated in the state's rural, mountainous region, offering a personalized college experience paired with the resources of a major state system.

Wikipedia:Frostburg State University (FSU) is a public university in Frostburg, Maryland. The university is the only four-year institution of the University System of Maryland west of the Baltimore-Washington passageway in the state's Appalachian Highlands. Founded in 1898 by Maryland State Senator John Leake, Frostburg was selected as the best suitable location without a cost to the state. Today, the institution is a largely residential university.

Location
Frostburg, MD, 21532-1099 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
90 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,220$25,814
Housing & food (on campus)$12,932$12,932
Books & supplies$1,500$1,500
Cost of attendance$27,056$41,686
Average net price$16,715Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$25,814
In-state: $10,220
Housing & food (on campus)$12,932
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$41,686
In-state: $27,056
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $16,715
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.frostburg.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$23,306
Fees$3,138
Total published by the school$41,686
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$12,129
$30–48k
$12,240
$48–75k
$15,709
$75–110k
$19,727
$110k+
$23,297
Grants from the school
87% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $6,642
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
51%
Within 4 yrs
33%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
14%
Pell students: 44.9% · others: 52.7% 
8 yrs after starting
49% graduated · 37% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$43,638
10 yrs after entry$55,493
Debt
Median at graduation$21,105
Monthly payment$224
Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$25.5k
90th percentile$31,613
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
89%
Test policy
Test optional
ACT midpoint
21
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 88.9% · women 89.5% 
Yield: 13.4% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 46%Women 54%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
13 : 1
Pell grant
32%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$49,589
Independent
19%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
19%
Where first-years come from
In state (MD)
82.7%
Out of state
15.9%
International
0.8%

Most out-of-state first-years from: PA 39 · VA 13 · WV 9 · DE 7 · DC 4

Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
7%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
6%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Gymnastics
    Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$43,638
After 10 yrs
$55,493
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing107
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities67
Business Administration, Management and Operations67
Psychology, General64
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs33
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30
Criminal Justice and Corrections30
Engineering, General28
Zoology/Animal Biology27
Communication and Media Studies23
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management21
Computer and Information Sciences, General18
Accounting and Related Services16
Computer Science15
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management14
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$50M
Full-time faculty
71%
Faculty salary
$9,386/mo
Teaching spend
$12,116
per student
Federal loans
38%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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