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Frostburg State University
  • 4 Year
  • FROSTBURG, MD

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A
  4. Campus
    grade C
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade A minus
  7. Professors
    grade B+
  8. Location
    grade C
  9. Dorms
    grade C
  10. Campus Food
    grade C+
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B

editorial

Frostburg State is a public university located in Frostburg, Maryland. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,528 undergraduate students. The Frostburg State acceptance rate is 88%. Popular majors include Economics, Nursing, and Business. Graduating 49% of students, Frostburg State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,600.

About

101 BRADDOCK RD
FROSTBURG, MD 21532
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Mountain East Conference

Frostburg State University Rankings

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Frostburg State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
88%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
No data available  
Application Fee
$45
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$16,114 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$9,667 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 64 responses
64%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 83 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 83 responses

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Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
2
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
1
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    39%
  • On Campus
    37%
  • Online
    24%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,528 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
735
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 56 responses
  • Diverse.
    41%
  • Average
    32%
  • There is no "typical student" here
    25%
  • Outgoing
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
47%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 94 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 104 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 59 responses
  • Diverse
    39%
  • Cold
    25%
  • Advantageous
    14%
  • Great
    12%
  • Borderline
    3%
  • Underrated
    3%
  • Fast-paced
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
49%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 47 responses

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