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Frostburg State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,656
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 86%
Students retention rate 70%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Frostburg, Maryland, Frostburg State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Frostburg State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Frostburg State University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Frostburg State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Frostburg State is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Frostburg State is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Frostburg State do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,594

Cost of attendance at Frostburg State University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $9,814
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,080

Cost of attendance at Frostburg State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average $22,808
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Frostburg State University received on average $8,563 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,563
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 273 44% $4,941 $1,348,898
Other Federal Grant 439 70% $3,741 $1,642,342
State Grant/Scholarships 179 29% $5,980 $1,070,394
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 511 81% $4,326 $2,210,805
Total Grant & Scholarships 575 92% $8,563 $4,923,541

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Frostburg State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Frostburg State University students is 47.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.3%.

47.6%

  • asian 71.4% 5 students
  • African American 44.4% 175 students
  • white 52.7% 208 students
  • unknown 71.4% 5 students
  • hispanic 39.3% 24 students
  • International Students 25.0% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 45.6% 21 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Mountain East Conference
  • Baseball Mountain East Conference
  • Basketball Mountain East Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Mountain East Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Frostburg State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Frostburg State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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