Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Frostburg State University is a public, 4-year institution established in the state of Maryland. FSU offers a wide variety of degree programs, many of which are unique, such as Adventure Sports Management, Forestry, and Ethnobotany. The school bases its academics upon experiential learning, providing students with opportunities to work and study in a hands-on environment throughout their college career. Students choosing to live on-campus at FSU can take advantage of the school’s several different resident Special Interest Communities, which range in focus from STEM to Gender-Inclusive housing.

Acceptance Rate:
89%
Average Net Price:
$15,970
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1033

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$15,970
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$10,220
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$25,814
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$12,932
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$8,930
$30k - $48k
$12,850
$48k - $75k
$17,130
$75k - $110k
$20,905
$110k+
$22,754
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
63%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$9,767
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,428
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$5,866

 

Students receiving state aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5838
Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,428
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$13,338,104
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,905,834

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
41%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,687
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
41%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,091
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,655

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
89%
Acceptance Rate
4556
Students Applied
81%
Transfer Acceptance Rate

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 15
OtherFebruary 1
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
11%
Average ACT Composite: 19
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1033
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
480
75th
590
Reading
25th
500
75th
610
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
10
Top 25%
29
Top 50%
61
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
80
$30k - $48k
47
$48k - $75k
47
$75k - $110k
36
$110k+
46

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 301-687-4201
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
4,075
Total Number of Undergrads
3,344
0
100
25%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
50%
20-39 Students
43%
40-99 Students
5%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
64

Faculty Overview

0
100
91%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
47%
53%
Residency
In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
11%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
28
Countries Represented
43
Ethnicity
African American
21%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
6%
White
52%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
80
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is checked
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
27%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
31%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bobcats
School Colors
red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mountain East Conference
Total Male Athletes
337
Total Female Athletes
171
Intramural Sports
14
Sports Club
1
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Frostburg State University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is not checked
No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,200
Top 5 Cities
Washington
Baltimore
Cumberland
Philadelphia
New York
Top 5 Employers
Montgomery County Public Schools
IBM
Northrop Grumman
United States Army
Prince George;s County Public Schools
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Tiara's Review

from Owings Mills, MD

I'm really glad I chose to attend Frostburg. I've met a lot of new people and made a lot of friends. I've become even more open minded and learned a lot from my experiences there....

Cameron's Review

from Clinton, MD

Very dedicated to informing students of important information and school events. Great place to stay concentrated on school work. Teachers here are very friendly....

Edwina's Review

from Columbia, MD

Attending Frostburg State University will teach you alot about yourself. You either make it or break it out here. ...