A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Frostburg State University are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
31%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 22% more female students than male students enrolled at Frostburg State University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Frostburg State University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,833
|
| Women |
2,234
|
Frostburg State University serves a very low number of students outside of Maryland, with 84 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
84%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 15.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162584 IPEDS survey data for Frostburg State University.