Frostburg State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2754 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #774 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #711 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #1946 of 3,506 | For Zoology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 3,344
- Graduates
- 731
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- frostburg.edu
Frostburg State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Frostburg State University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 89% | 90% |
| Applicants | 4,556 | 2,113 | 2,443 |
| Admissions | 4,075 | 1,871 | 2,204 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 613 | 326 | 287 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,507 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
999 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2259 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 790 (19%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 523 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 232 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 165 (4%) |
| Asian | 60 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 35 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,767
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,110 | $8,370 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,110 | $8,370 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,292 | $10,800 |
| Fee in-district | $2,888 | $2,888 |
| Fee in-state | $2,888 | $2,888 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,888 | $2,888 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 970 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,322 |
| Room charge | $6,150 |
| Meal charge | $6,172 |
Frostburg State University majors
Frostburg State University has granted 725 bachelor's degrees across 43 programs, 216 master's across 10 programs, and 13 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Frostburg State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 107 | 34 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 67 | 57 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 67 | ||
| Psychology, General | 62 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 21 | 19 | |
| Computer Science | 13 | 24 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 32 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 28 | ||
| Engineering, General | 28 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 27 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 | 17 | |
| Physician Assistant | 25 | ||
| Wildlife Biology | 25 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 23 | ||
| Information Technology | 18 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 16 | ||
| Accounting | 15 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 14 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | ||
| Social Work | 12 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | 8 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Communication, General | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Geography | 7 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 4 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 725 | 216 | 13 |
Frostburg State University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 47% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Frostburg State University has published 1,394 scientific papers with 23,807 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Physics, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 77 |
| 1993 | 11 | 89 |
| 1994 | 3 | 72 |
| 1995 | 13 | 107 |
| 1996 | 8 | 116 |
| 1997 | 17 | 98 |
| 1998 | 15 | 137 |
| 1999 | 14 | 108 |
| 2000 | 20 | 175 |
| 2001 | 17 | 195 |
| 2002 | 19 | 190 |
| 2003 | 26 | 229 |
| 2004 | 21 | 260 |
| 2005 | 27 | 303 |
| 2006 | 28 | 387 |
| 2007 | 22 | 414 |
| 2008 | 38 | 416 |
| 2009 | 33 | 550 |
| 2010 | 43 | 592 |
| 2011 | 54 | 651 |
| 2012 | 46 | 736 |
| 2013 | 38 | 869 |
| 2014 | 69 | 826 |
| 2015 | 49 | 857 |
| 2016 | 63 | 944 |
| 2017 | 60 | 1076 |
| 2018 | 59 | 1287 |
| 2019 | 81 | 1539 |
| 2020 | 78 | 1802 |
| 2021 | 59 | 1922 |
| 2022 | 55 | 1819 |
| 2023 | 45 | 1885 |
| 2024 | 32 | 1787 |
Frostburg State University alumni
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Debra Monk
- Occupations
- film actorsingerstage actortelevision actorwriter
- Biography
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Debra Monk is an American actress, singer, and writer, best known for her performances on the Broadway stage. She is the recipient of a Tony Award (1993), 2 Drama Desk Awards (1988, 2007), the Helen Hayes Award (1994), the Obie Award (2000) and an Emmy Award (1999) for her work.
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Jim Riggleman
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
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James David Riggleman is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) manager and bench coach who coached with several teams between 1989 and 2019.
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Richard R. Arnold
- Occupations
- astronautteacher
- Biography
-
Richard Robert "Ricky" Arnold II is an American educator and a NASA astronaut. He flew on Space Shuttle mission STS-119, which launched March 15, 2009, and delivered the final set of solar arrays to the International Space Station. He launched again in 2018 to the ISS, onboard Soyuz MS-08.
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Moise Fokou
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Moise Fokou is a former Cameroon-born American football linebacker who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL draft. He played college football at Maryland and Frostburg State.
General info
| Alternative names | FSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Motto | Discover Frostburg |
| Colors | red, black, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May-July). Inter-Session (January) |
| Total FTE staff | 718 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 101 Braddock Road Frostburg, Maryland, 21532-1099 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 7,000 |
| Phone | 3016874000 |