Frostburg State University is a public 4-year college in Frostburg, Maryland with 2,909 undergraduates. It admits 89% of applicants, costs an average of $16,768 a year after grants and graduates 45% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Frostburg State University acceptance rate and admissions
Frostburg State University admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Frostburg State University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision | Jul 28, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jul 28, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $45 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Frostburg State University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Frostburg State University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $10,464 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $26,356 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $15,296 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $27,708 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $16,768 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $16,768 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,940 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Frostburg State University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Frostburg State University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $60,300 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $17,959 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 30% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Frostburg State University majors and what graduates earn
Frostburg State University awarded bachelor's degrees in 41 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from engineering, general ($99,671).
All 41 majors at Frostburg State University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Frostburg State University
10 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 10 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Master's | 58 | $61,306 | $25,977 |
| Business administration | Master's | 49 | $85,856 | $27,431 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 27 | $53,893 | $26,500 |
| Computer science | Master's | 23 | $102,942 | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 23 | $100,079 | $38,750 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Master's | 20 | $48,628 | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 19 | $120,242 | $99,724 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,909 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 54% women, 46% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: remote town
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Frostburg State University?
Frostburg State University admitted 89% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Frostburg State University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,464 for in-state students and $26,356 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $16,768 a year in 2024-25.
Is Frostburg State University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Frostburg State University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Frostburg State University?
45% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Frostburg State University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $60,300 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.