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College townGreek life
Known for health sciences — excellent value
Frostburg State University is a public institution in Frostburg with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,493 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,323.
Established
1898
Motto
"One University. A World of Experiences."
Mascot
Bob Cat
Type
Public university
Conference
Capital Athletic Conference
Division
Division II
89%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,849Students
13:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$55,493Earnings 10yr
$15,323Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Frostburg State University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate89.4%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$9,998
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,180
Room & Board$12,502
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$26,500
Average Net Price$15,323
Median Debt at Graduation$21,105
Monthly Payment (10yr)$224
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$8,930
$30–48K$12,850
$48–75K$17,130
$75–110K$20,905
$110K+$22,754
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$15,323
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,867
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
19
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (63)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,849
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%
Race & Ethnicity
White 59%
Black 24%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate52.1%
Freshman Retention66.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$43,638
8 Years$50,909
10 Years$55,493
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,600
Men
$51,200
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
113High
Estimated from MD state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Pittsburghpop. 300K
78 mi(135 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
114 mi(198 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
126 mi(218 min)