About Frostburg State University

Founded in 1898, Frostburg State University. is a Public college. Located in Maryland, which is a city setting in Maryland, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 4,884 full time undergraduate students, and 792 full time graduate students.

The Frostburg State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 259 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Frostburg State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate62%
Application Deadline15-Dec
Application Fee30
SAT Range860-1070
ACT Range18-24

Admissions at FSU are considered Selective, with ,38% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

67% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 29% were in the top quarter, and 11% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Frostburg State University.

3%
“We”re apathetic”
26%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
41%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
26%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
35%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
76%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
26%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
35%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
12%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
41%
“There might be people who do”
47%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
3%
“We”re apathetic”
26%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
41%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
26%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
35%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
76%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
26%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
35%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
12%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
41%
“There might be people who do”
47%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    92 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    63 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    96 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    102 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    103 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    103 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    103 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    103 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.

Frostburg State University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Frostburg State University?

34 Students rated Frostburg State University

Kelsey - 05/21/2021

FSU was overall a good school, almost every professor I had was supportive and personal. Frostburg is a wonderful community as well, full of small businesses and opportunities for weekend fun that does not involve alcohol or drugs. The community feels very safe to me, and I'm a petite female. I feel comfortable walking around alone all day.

Mariah - 06/11/2020

I believe that the school has potential. Everyone has their own groups of friends so it's hard to meet new people because they dont want to. Also the campus is very secluded so it can get boring most times especially without friends. Professors make tests and quizzes completely unrelated from what was taught in class so you have to study literally every textbook page

Kristen - 05/22/2020

Frostburg is a nice school. It really gives you time to study and focus on work because there's really not much else to do. Of course, you can hang out with friends and look at all of the nature! Frostburg has some beautiful views. Classes aren't huge and the professors are normally available when you need them. The food isn't the best but it gets you through the day. Overall, I'd rate FSU a solid 3.7 out of 5.

Persia - 01/15/2020

I really love Frostburg State University. The campus is the perfect size. Everything on campus is in walking distance. There is a great variety of classes offered. There is also a great variety of extracurricular activities offered. The campus food is very good. Frostburg is a great school if you are looking for a campus that is not too large.

Frostburg State University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Frostburg State University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Frostburg State University is 62%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Vincent, everything that you thought that you knew going into college about life and college was right. You are prepared for the greatness that you are about to experience. You honestly rose to the occasion of every challenge that was thrown your way. I am proud of the work that you did on our campus. You helped every single person that you could and you bettered yourself. You got rid of biases and gained a well-rounded perspective that has helped you to quickly progress in the work-world so far. Making that transition was not as hard as you thought it would be. You were mentally-prepared and had a stronger support system than you thought. You worked on your overeating problem and stopped sucking your thumb too. You became a more confident person and made a ton of friends. You have some truly great memories on the way. I love you.

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  3. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    people looking for a large school or a party school.

    Read all 26 answers

  4. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before i had attended Frostburg State University, i wish i would have known about the off campus housing and the different sororities they had to offer to students. It seems as though the University wants its students to become involve in on campus activities and joining a sorority would inspire myself to become more involved.

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  5. What's unique about your campus?

    I like that fact that it is a small school and everybody knows everybody. The people in the town that do not go to this school are very nice to the college kids and we feel very welcome. The classes are small so we get more one on one education from the professors.

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  6. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    it prepares you for your career and the school is diverse.

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  7. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    Frostburg State University is a great educational school with a lot of fun people. The school though can become quite boring, because the school is up in the mountains with little around it. Also, the school tends to get cold. The high altitude and being in the mountains contributes to the weather being cold and wet.

    Read all 18 answers

  8. Describe the students at your school.

    They're hardworking but don't always give 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} effort.

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  9. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I speak about the school that made me into a well-rounded member of society. I speak of the school where the town and faculty adopted me as one of their own. I speak of the school where I witnessed professors go above and beyond the call of duty everyday to make sure students had their needs met. I brag about great campus life and an unforgetable experience that I would gladly do over.

    Read all 15 answers

  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    It's surroundings. It is located in the mountains, near many ski resorts and outdoor activities. It is probabily most known for how much snow we get, and how often we get it.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who prefers a small town school and who has lots of enthusiasm for intimate classes.

    Read all 13 answers

  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about Frostburg State University would probably be the fact that I had to finally leave! I met some of the most incredible people, and I had the most awesome time of my life at this incredible place! I got a more-that-competitive education, and I had a ridiculous amount of fun while I was at it. I couldn't stand being a student while I was in high school, but when I got to Frostburg State University and I learned what it had to offer to me, I really didn't want it to end!

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  13. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Frostburg is a public university. I considered all other private institutions.

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    I will give credit where it's due. The professors ARE knowledgeable at least in my department of business. I have heard some other departments are having trouble with some immature and even illegal behavior with some teachers. BUT the business dept and wildlife departments are golden. I'm very impressed with the experience, knowledge and personal maturity of all the staff in the Business dept. They have produced students making 7 and 8 figures currently. That's good enough for me.

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  15. Describe the dorms.

    Pardon the mess, that's what happens when the weeks get busy...stuff just seems to explode.

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  16. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Greek life is colorful, a shining beacon of drunken degenerates and fatness. I find more fun things to do back home.

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  17. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Modest town, modest college, the great outdoors. If you like the mountains/woods this place is for you. Great area to study the wildlife. Poor area to go clubbing. The whole town is literally just rows of student housing. House parties are very common, planning to live out dreams of 'Old School' well this is your place. OR... if you wish to study in solitude you can accomplish this as well...which is what I'm doing. If you have self-discipline you can reach great heights here...but don't expect much company from the student body in your pursuit of accomplishing schoolwork. The faculty and services? Lets start with the admissions, billing and financial aid. RETARDED. I transferred from working security at Frederick Community College and that campus has MORE students than Frostburg State. But the weird thing is...Frederick is more efficient, better equipped and overall excellent in customer service and knowledge of the system. When I came to Frostburg I was not informed of who to talk to about what, and all the departments do not talk to each other so you're basically going around asking the staff for help and they just divert you to a different dept. I seriously could give two shits less if they all lost their jobs...in a sudden and painful manner... Bottom line: THESE people need education from ME (as a veteran in small business skills)! They don't advertise with Google, they don't ask students anything, they don't work on work hours for the students instead dick around on computers and chat. My heart rate spikes when I think about them. I could go on ALL day about the failures as an organization...just be ready to do EVERYTHING YOURSELF. They WILL BE inept. All resources on this campus are pathetic and outdated. THE END. Sports teams are managed and trained as well as a pampered poodle. My high school (Linganore High) as some know is reputable for having a strong team. They would put up a great game against what i have seen as the so called 'football team'. Discipline here is non-existent.

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  18. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Notice how this is the first review on this website? What does that say :P ... Seriously this school has a reputation for being a haven for the lazy and the drunk. The School is out in the sticks of Western MD, hailing the uneducated rednecks and the spoiled and stupid from Montgomery county. And then they segregate naturally, its a lovely sight of progress.

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Well, the stereotype at most universities is that there is a lot of drinking at universities. That is an accurate stereotype, but for the most part, students here are responsible. That stereotype is not always accurate that is all students do here at Frostburg.

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  20. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Yes. I have found talent very few and far between, but because of a lack of activities in the campus and Frostburg city, the students are driven to drinking, but its not much different that other colleges.

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  21. Describe the best and worst parts of the social scene on campus.

    So it was a thursday and there was a lot of noise outside my dorm window and I noticed like everyone in the world was outside. weird.

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Student Body

Students

52%

female

48%

male

4,884

Total Undergrad Enrollment

792

Total Grad Students

9%

Out-Of-State

90%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

80

Student Organizations

9

Fraternities

6

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
31%
% Hispanic/Latino
6%
% White or Caucasian
54%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

89% of students attending Frostburg State University receive some sort of financial aid. 43% were awarded federal grants. While 68% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$21,226

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,400

Books and Supplies

$9,312

Room and Board

31,938

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$14,924
$30 - $48K
$16,199
$48 - $75K
$18,925
$75 - $110K
$20,458
$110K & UP
$20,556

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