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Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University is a medium, public institution located in Frostburg, md. Founded in 1898, Frostburg State University offers undergraduate degrees in 63 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 2,873 undergraduates
cost $9,804
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Admissions

Will I get into Frostburg State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 87.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Frostburg State University is known for one of its top majors: Economics. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Economics
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Education, General

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,804
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,140
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $3,056
Cost of attendance* $26,500
Financial aid package $11,709
Estimated cost $14,791 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,684
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,140
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $3,056
Cost of attendance* $41,380
Financial aid package $11,709
Estimated cost $29,671 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Frostburg State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,873, with gender binary students split 47% male and 53% female.

Total enrollment

4,067

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
45%
African American %
21%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
24%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Frostburg State University, students love their Student Government Association. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 101 Braddock Road, Frostburg, MD 21532-1099
phone 301-687-4000
address www.frostburg.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Black student association

Campus activities board

Residence hall association

University programming council

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Frostburg State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Frostburg State University?

Frostburg State University is located in Frostburg, md.

What is the acceptance rate at Frostburg State University? 

The acceptance rate for Frostburg State University is 88%.

What’s the average GPA for Frostburg State University?

The average high school GPA for Frostburg State University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Frostburg State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Frostburg State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $106,000.

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