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Frostburg State University

Frostburg, Maryland 21532-1099

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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89%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,849Students
13:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$55,493Earnings 10yr
$15,323Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate89.4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.5%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

6

Drug Arrests

4

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

66%

Below Average

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
10 Years$55,493

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

LacrosseLacrosse associate

History & Fun Facts

  • History Old Main was the first building on campus in 1902.
  • 2" was founded by an act of the Maryland General Assembly, House Bill 742, from the General Appropriation Bill, on March 31, 1898.
  • The State Board of Education selected and the town of Frostburg paid for the two-acre Beall Park as the location of the new school on August 9, 1898.
  • The cornerstone was laid in a ceremony on September 4, 1899.
  • The Normal School's first building, Old Main, was positioned in Beall Park to face Loo Street (now known as College Avenue) and to look down Wood Street toward the downtown area of Frostburg.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PIT Pittsburgh90 mi
IAD Washington Dulles93 mi
MDT Harrisburg121 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
New York, NY270 mi · ~7h 48m drive
Hartford, CT359 mi · ~10h 22m drive
Providence, RI421 mi · ~12h 10m drive
Albany, NY340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Syracuse, NY276 mi · ~7h 58m drive
Rochester, NY252 mi · ~7h 17m drive
Buffalo, NY224 mi · ~6h 28m drive
Philadelphia, PA201 mi · ~5h 48m drive
Pittsburgh, PA78 mi · ~2h 15m drive
Harrisburg, PA117 mi · ~3h 23m drive
Newark, NJ262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
Washington, DC114 mi · ~3h 18m drive
Baltimore, MD126 mi · ~3h 38m drive
Atlanta, GA507 mi · ~14h 39m drive
Charlotte, NC323 mi · ~9h 20m drive
Raleigh, NC268 mi · ~7h 45m drive
Miami, FL962 mi · ~27h 47m drive
Orlando, FL780 mi · ~22h 32m drive
Tampa, FL833 mi · ~24h 4m drive
Nashville, TN491 mi · ~14h 11m drive
New Orleans, LA920 mi · ~26h 35m drive
Richmond, VA167 mi · ~4h 49m drive
Chicago, IL480 mi · ~13h 52m drive
Detroit, MI283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Minneapolis, MN818 mi · ~23h 38m drive
St. Louis, MO607 mi · ~17h 32m drive
Kansas City, MO835 mi · ~24h 7m drive
Indianapolis, IN384 mi · ~11h 6m drive
Columbus, OH217 mi · ~6h 16m drive
Cleveland, OH193 mi · ~5h 35m drive
Milwaukee, WI521 mi · ~15h 3m drive
Dallas, TX1101 mi · ~31h 48m drive
Houston, TX1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive
Austin, TX1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive
San Antonio, TX1314 mi · ~37h 58m drive
Los Angeles, CA2190 mi · ~63h 16m drive
San Francisco, CA2325 mi · ~67h 10m drive
San Diego, CA2168 mi · ~62h 38m drive
Seattle, WA2208 mi · ~63h 47m drive
Portland, OR2234 mi · ~64h 32m drive
Denver, CO1380 mi · ~39h 52m drive
Phoenix, AZ1877 mi · ~54h 13m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1731 mi · ~50h drive
Honolulu, HI4719 mi · ~136h 20m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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