Overview

Frostburg State University is a University institution located in Frostburg, MD, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD  21532-1099
United States

Contact Phone: 301-687-4000

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Botany/plant Biology, Other
Wildlife Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,286

Applied

3,688

Accepted

3,263

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,319

Females Applied

2,025

Females Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,967

Males Applied

1,663

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	February 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	June 1st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	553
SAT Math	537
ACT Composite	22	17	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,254

In-state

22,848

Out-of-state

7,254

In-district

Fees

2,966

Full-time student fees

11,750

Room & board

Financial Aid

11,709

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,486

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,927

Avg. Loan Aid

2,929

Avg. Grant Aid

7,894

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

63%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,263

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.68%
Black or African American	26.56%
White or Caucasian	57.67%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.28%
Asian	1.64%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.17%
Two or more races	5.4%
Other	0.77%

Gender

Male (47.5%)

Female (52.5%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	31%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Appalachian Festival and Focus Frostburg

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Black Student Association, Campus Activities Board, Residence Hall Association and University Programming Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
bicycle patrols

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 3
Basketball		Division 3
Cross-country Running		Division 3
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3
Tennis		Division 3
Track And Field		Division 3
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3
Cross-country Running		Division 3
Field Hockey		Division 3
Football	No	No	No
Gymnastics	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3
Softball		Division 3
Swimming And Diving		Division 3
Tennis		Division 3
Track And Field		Division 3
Volleyball		Division 3
Wrestling	No	No	No