What Frostburg State costs
Frostburg State University charges $10,220 a year in published tuition and fees for Maryland residents, about $5,110 a semester, and $25,814 a year for students from other states, about $12,907 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,056 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,581 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Frostburg State
For fall 2024, Frostburg State University received 5,037 applications and admitted 4,492 students, and 603 enrolled as first-years.
What Frostburg State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Frostburg State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Economics | 155 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 107 |
| Psychology | 58 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies | 48 |
| Business Administration and Management | 46 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 33 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 27 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Frostburg State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Shenandoah University, Winchester, Virginia: about 53 miles away
- West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia: about 54 miles away
Colleges like Frostburg State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Longwood University, Farmville, Virginia: 3,015 undergraduates
- Francis Marion University, Florence, South Carolina: 2,628 undergraduates
- Lander University, Greenwood, South Carolina: 3,397 undergraduates
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland: 2,391 undergraduates
- Elizabeth City State University, Elizabeth City, North Carolina: 1,975 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Frostburg State University's acceptance rate? 89.2% for fall 2024: 4,492 of 5,037 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Frostburg State University? $10,220 a year for in-state students and $25,814 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Frostburg State University? About 2,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Frostburg State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Frostburg State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Frostburg State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
