Overview
Student Population
| Location | Frostburg, Maryland |
| Online | frostburg.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Frostburg, Maryland, Frostburg State University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,287 prospective students applied, and 3,689 were granted admission. Of those admitted 587 enrolled in the school. 3,152 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,300 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,834 plus fees of $2,760. Frostburg State University is ranked 670 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Frostburg State University is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Frostburg State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#670 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#235 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#17 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1200 |
| ACT | 17/25 |
| GPA | 3.5 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $45 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,760 |
| Room and Board | $11,648 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,056 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,798 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $2,760 |
| Room and Board | $11,648 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,056 |
| Total One Year Cost | $40,284 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Psychology | 11% |
| Education | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162584 IPEDS survey data for Frostburg State University.
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