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Frostburg State University
Frostburg, MD
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,220
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,814
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,932
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,932
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$23,152
Net price (after aid)$15,323
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$8,930
$30k – $48k$12,850
$48k – $75k$17,130
$75k – $110k$20,905
$110k+$22,754
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$55,493
Median debt at graduation$21,105
Est. monthly loan payment$224
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants33%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans38%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
52%
Freshman Retention
66%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Affordable public option
$10.2k
Lower net price
$15.3k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.2k
Out-of-state
$25.8k
Net price
$15.3k
below avg
Pell
33%
Median debt
$21.1k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$55.5k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
From Frostburg State University
Their story, in their words
Mission
Frostburg State University is a student-centered teaching and learning institution featuring experiential opportunities. The University offers students a distinctive and distinguished baccalaureate education along with a select set of applied master’s and doctoral programs. Frostburg serves regional and statewide economic and workforce development; promotes cultural enrichment, civic responsibility, and sustainability; and prepares future leaders to meet the challenges of a complex and changing global society.
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Admissions
Acceptance rate
84%
SAT range
980 - 1150
ACT range
19 - 24
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Frostburg, MD 21532
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
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Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (32)
Natural Sciences
BiologyChemistry
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Education
Special EducationSecondary EducationElementary Education
Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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About Frostburg State University
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- Where is Frostburg State University located?
- Frostburg State University is located in Frostburg, MD, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University is a public university based in MD. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Frostburg State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Frostburg State University is approximately 84%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,220 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Frostburg State University?
- Frostburg State University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,580 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Frostburg State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Frostburg State University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Frostburg State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
Sources used across this page
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Frostburg State University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/frostburg-state-university