Frostburg State University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #2561 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #763 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #699 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #17 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #949 of 1,012 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 4,119
- Graduates
- 738
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- frostburg.edu
Frostburg State University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 72% | 75% |
| Applicants | 4,335 | 2,007 | 2,328 |
| Admissions | 3,191 | 1,438 | 1,753 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 627 | 308 | 319 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
2,660 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,504 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
540 or 86%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1130
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Frostburg State University are 910-1130 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
91 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Frostburg State University are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 2584 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1289 (27%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 391 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 222 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 212 (4%) |
| Asian | 94 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 52 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $8,402
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,700 | $7,866 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,700 | $7,866 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,800 | $10,080 |
| Fee in-district | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Fee in-state | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,710 | $2,710 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,150 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,084 |
| Room charge | $5,700 |
| Meal charge | $5,384 |
Frostburg State University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 91 | 67 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 142 | 6 | |
| Education, General | 84 | ||
| Psychology, General | 74 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 52 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 50 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 42 | ||
| Computer Science | 19 | 20 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 39 | ||
| Wildlife Biology | 39 | ||
| Engineering, General | 38 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 32 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 32 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 28 | ||
| Accounting | 27 | ||
| Social Work | 22 | ||
| Information Technology | 20 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 18 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 17 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 16 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Economics, General | 11 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 11 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Communication, General | 8 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 8 | ||
| Geography | 8 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 8 | ||
| Botany & Plant Biology, Other | 6 | ||
| Environmental Science | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Conservation Biology | 5 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 5 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 967 | 213 | 11 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 48% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 92 |
| 1992 | 5 | 82 |
| 1993 | 8 | 106 |
| 1994 | 3 | 92 |
| 1995 | 6 | 106 |
| 1996 | 5 | 101 |
| 1997 | 11 | 110 |
| 1998 | 10 | 124 |
| 1999 | 8 | 86 |
| 2000 | 12 | 127 |
| 2001 | 16 | 140 |
| 2002 | 12 | 133 |
| 2003 | 19 | 162 |
| 2004 | 11 | 203 |
| 2005 | 18 | 238 |
| 2006 | 20 | 290 |
| 2007 | 16 | 376 |
| 2008 | 34 | 385 |
| 2009 | 28 | 547 |
| 2010 | 30 | 609 |
| 2011 | 48 | 745 |
| 2012 | 40 | 814 |
| 2013 | 30 | 959 |
| 2014 | 56 | 997 |
| 2015 | 36 | 944 |
| 2016 | 45 | 875 |
| 2017 | 48 | 1007 |
| 2018 | 44 | 1093 |
| 2019 | 51 | 1350 |
| 2020 | 42 | 1509 |
| 2021 | 38 | 1622 |
Frostburg State University alumni
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Debra Monk
- Occupations
- writertelevision actorstage actorsingerfilm actor
- Biography
-
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
-
James David Riggleman is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) manager and bench coach who coached with several teams between 1989 and 2019. He is currently the manager for the Billings Mustangs of the independent Pioneer League (baseball).
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Richard R. Arnold
- Occupations
- teacherastronaut
- 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
-
Moise Fokou is a former Cameroon-born American football linebacker who played six seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted 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 | 751 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (301) 687 7074 |