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Frostburg State University Admission Requirements

Frostburg, Maryland

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Chances of getting into Frostburg State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
86%
Admission Difficulty for Frostburg State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Frostburg State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Frostburg State University is 86%.  It ranks #19 in Maryland for lowest rate of acceptance. Frostburg State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 3,689 out of 4,287 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 66 percent (SAT 980/1200 ACT 17/25). Frostburg State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Frostburg State University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

Frostburg State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
980-1200
Applicants Submitting SAT 
33%
SAT Scores for Frostburg State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 480
SAT Composite 25th 980
SAT Scores for Frostburg State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1200
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Frostburg State University?

Students who get into Frostburg State University score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 980-1200. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 870. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1090 out of 1600. Frostburg State University ranks #9 in Maryland for highest average SAT composite score. 33 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Frostburg State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1200 and Above Good >92%
1090 to 1200 Avg + 86%-92%
980 to 1090 Avg - 76%-86%
870 to 980 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 870 Low <63%
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Frostburg State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
4%
ACT Scores for Frostburg State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Frostburg State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Frostburg State University?

Frostburg State University regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-25. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 13 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 21 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #10 in Maryland for highest average ACT composite score. 4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Frostburg State University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Frostburg State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >92%
21 to 25 Avg + 86%-92%
17 to 21 Avg - 76%-86%
13 to 17 Reach 63%-76%
Less than 13 Low <63%
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Frostburg State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.5
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Frostburg State University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Frostburg State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Frostburg State University was 3.5 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #12 in Maryland for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Frostburg State University accepts 86% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Frostburg State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 25.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 13.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 13.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 14.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

61% of Frostburg State University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Frostburg State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 10%
Top 25% of class 29%
Top 50% of class 61%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Frostburg State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,320 1,967 4,287
Accepted 2,026 1,663 3,689
Acceptance Rate 87% 85% 86%
Enrolled 292 295 587
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 18% 16%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Frostburg State University is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Frostburg State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Frostburg State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Frostburg State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Frostburg State University prefer SAT or ACT?

33% of students submit their SAT scores to Frostburg State University. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Frostburg State University?

86% of those who apply are granted admission to Frostburg State University. Admission competition is and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Frostburg State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1200. 33% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Frostburg State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 25. 4% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.