Frostburg State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2698 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #762 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #700 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #1710 of 3,195 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 3,263
- Graduates
- 804
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| Applicants | 3,976 | 1,822 | 2,154 |
| Admissions | 3,494 | 1,603 | 1,891 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 495 | 263 | 232 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
1,343 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,402 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 | 2296 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 876 (22%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 376 (9%) |
| Hispanic | 217 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 180 (4%) |
| Asian | 73 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 35 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
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
- $9,667
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,974 | $8,208 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,974 | $8,208 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $21,854 | $10,584 |
| Fee in-district | $2,830 | $2,830 |
| Fee in-state | $2,830 | $2,830 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,830 | $2,830 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,250 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,504 |
| Room charge | $5,626 |
| Meal charge | $5,878 |
Frostburg State University majors
Frostburg State University has granted 927 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 225 master's across 11 programs, and 10 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 | 139 | 17 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 66 | 57 | |
| Psychology, General | 92 | ||
| Economics, General | 81 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 59 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 50 | ||
| Education, General | 50 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 45 | ||
| Computer Science | 20 | 24 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 23 | 16 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 34 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 30 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 25 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 23 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | ||
| Information Technology | 21 | ||
| Accounting | 20 | ||
| Engineering, General | 19 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 18 | ||
| Social Work | 16 | ||
| Wildlife Biology | 15 | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | 9 | |
| Music, General | 11 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 11 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Geography | 10 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 4 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 927 | 225 | 10 |
Frostburg State University has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 42% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Frostburg State University has published 1,261 scientific papers with 17,084 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Physics, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 78 |
| 1992 | 8 | 70 |
| 1993 | 9 | 82 |
| 1994 | 2 | 69 |
| 1995 | 13 | 99 |
| 1996 | 9 | 103 |
| 1997 | 16 | 85 |
| 1998 | 15 | 124 |
| 1999 | 12 | 104 |
| 2000 | 19 | 173 |
| 2001 | 15 | 182 |
| 2002 | 18 | 166 |
| 2003 | 21 | 192 |
| 2004 | 21 | 210 |
| 2005 | 24 | 234 |
| 2006 | 30 | 282 |
| 2007 | 20 | 313 |
| 2008 | 38 | 314 |
| 2009 | 31 | 405 |
| 2010 | 36 | 463 |
| 2011 | 51 | 487 |
| 2012 | 50 | 536 |
| 2013 | 31 | 668 |
| 2014 | 65 | 618 |
| 2015 | 45 | 658 |
| 2016 | 60 | 721 |
| 2017 | 55 | 759 |
| 2018 | 52 | 951 |
| 2019 | 75 | 1163 |
| 2020 | 56 | 1373 |
| 2021 | 58 | 1462 |
| 2022 | 51 | 1403 |
| 2023 | 41 | 1416 |
Frostburg State University alumni
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Debra Monk
- Occupations
- writertelevision actorstage actorsingerfilm actor
- Biography
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Debra Monk is an American actress, singer, and writer, best known for her performances on the Broadway stage. She earned her first Tony Award for the 1993 production of Redwood Curtain and won an Emmy Award for several guest appearances on NYPD Blue between 1998 and 1999.
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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
- teacherastronaut
- Biography
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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
- player of American football
- 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 | 705 |
| 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 |