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Frostburg State University

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Frostburg State University was $16,720. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Frostburg State

Frostburg State net price calculator

$16,720

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Maryland and nationwide.

Maryland's average $14,436
National average $12,582
Below is the net price of Frostburg State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $16,720 $750 (5%) $9,502 $14,256 $17,249 $20,459 $21,971
2021 $15,970 $410 (3%) $9,615 $13,728 $17,733 $20,493 $22,339
2020 $16,380 $2,400 (17%) $10,135 $14,273 $18,634 $20,872 $22,543
2019 $13,980 $491 (4%) $8,940 $11,715 $16,411 $19,917 $20,333
2018 $13,489 $281 (2%) $9,690 $11,682 $15,441 $19,216 $19,838
2017 $13,208 $189 (1%) $9,333 $12,096 $15,864 $18,864 $19,400
2016 $13,019 $67 $14,015 $15,172 $17,768 $19,444 $19,615
2015 $12,952 $14 $14,521 $16,181 $18,569 $19,959 $19,975
2014 $12,938 -- $13,962 $15,514 $17,783 $19,131 $19,323

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Frostburg State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year Sticker Price (COA) Cost Change Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies
2022 $25,798 $628 (2%) $9,594 $14,704 $1,500
2021 $25,170 $520 (2%) $9,410 $14,260 $1,500
2020 $24,650 $840 (4%) $9,410 $13,740 $1,500
2019 $23,810 $3,790 (19%) $9,172 $13,138 $1,500
2018 $20,020 $212 (1%) $8,914 $9,706 $1,400
2017 $19,808 $414 (2%) $8,702 $9,706 $1,400
2016 $19,394 $506 (3%) $8,488 $9,606 $1,300
2015 $18,888 $254 (1%) $7,982 $9,606 $1,300
2014 $18,634 $592 (3%) $7,728 $9,606 $1,300
2013 $18,042 -- $7,436 $9,406 $1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Frostburg State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
The college makes 1,656 dormitories available to its students at $5,816 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Frostburg State is $646 per month.
Does Frostburg State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
The average price of a meal plan at Frostburg State for one academic year is $5,598, which works out to $622 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
Frostburg State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,500.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
Depending on living arrangement, Frostburg State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.
  • If living on-campus: $3,056
  • If living off-campus, with family: $4,556
  • If living off-campus, not with family: $3,056
How much is Frostburg State application fees?
The application fee for undergraduate students is $45 and $45 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
Frostburg State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Frostburg State University cost of courses per credit hour.
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs
For in-state students $281 $446
For out-of-state students $598 $574

Housing and Meal

Frostburg State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Frostburg State University for the past 7 years.
Year Meal price Housing price Combined price Max meal per week Dorm capacity
2022 $5,598 $5,816 N/A 19 1,656
2021 $5,384 $5,700 N/A 19 1,150
2020 $5,384 $5,404 N/A 19 1,307
2019 $5,200 $5,002 N/A 19 1,379
2018 $4,892 $4,630 N/A 19 1,272
2017 $4,892 $4,420 N/A 19 1,589
2016 $4,766 $4,208 N/A 19 1,633

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Frostburg State University during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Offered

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