Frostburg State University — College Profile

About

Located in the scenic mountain town of Frostburg, MD, Frostburg State University is best known for delivering an affordable, high-quality public education with standout programs in teacher education, AACSB-accredited business, nursing, and wildlife and environmental sciences. The university offers a vibrant, close-knit campus culture where students enjoy a rich residential experience, active participation in NCAA Division II athletics, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in the surrounding Appalachian region. Distinctly, it is the only four-year public institution in western Maryland, setting itself apart with a deep institutional commitment to sustainability and unique specialized majors, such as its rare program in ethnobotany.

Wikipedia:Frostburg State University (FSU) is a public university in Frostburg, Maryland. The university is the only four-year institution of the University System of Maryland west of the Baltimore-Washington passageway in the state's Appalachian Highlands. Founded in 1898 by Maryland State Senator John Leake, Frostburg was selected as the best suitable location without a cost to the state. Today, the institution is a largely residential university.

Location

Frostburg, MD, 21532-1099 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

PIT · Pittsburgh

90 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$10,220$25,814

Housing & food (on campus)$12,932$12,932

Books & supplies$1,500$1,500

Cost of attendance$27,056$41,686

Average net price$16,715Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$25,814

In-state: $10,220

Housing & food (on campus)$12,932

Books & supplies$1,500

Cost of attendance$41,686

In-state: $27,056

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $16,715

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.frostburg.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

Frostburg State University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$23,306

Fees$3,138

Total published by the school$41,686

Source: www.frostburg.edu · checked Sep 13, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$12,129

$30–48k

$12,240

$48–75k

$15,709

$75–110k

$19,727

$110k+

$23,297

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

51%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

33%

Back for yr 2

69%

Transferred

14%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

49% graduated · 37% transferred · 13% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$43,638

10 yrs after entry$55,493

Debt

Median at graduation$21,105

Monthly payment$224

Middle 50% owe$6.5k–$25.5k

90th percentile$31,613

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

89%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

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Student Body

Gender

Men 46%Women 54%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

13 : 1

Pell grant

32%

First-gen

36%

Family income

$49,589

Independent

19%

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

19%

Race & ethnicity

White

57%

Hispanic

Black

23%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Field Hockey
Women's
Football
Men's
Gymnastics
Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Other Sports
Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming
Men's · Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's
Wrestling
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$43,638

After 10 yrs

$55,493

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing107

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities67

Business Administration, Management and Operations67

Psychology, General64

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs33

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30

Criminal Justice and Corrections30

Engineering, General28

Zoology/Animal Biology27

Communication and Media Studies23

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management21

Computer and Information Sciences, General18

Accounting and Related Services16

Computer Science15

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management14

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$50M

Full-time faculty

71%

Faculty salary

$9,386/mo

Teaching spend

$12,116

per student

Federal loans

38%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Undergraduate profile