Frostburg State University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,909 students.
About This School
Frostburg State University is a public institution located in Frostburg, Maryland with approximately 2,909 undergraduate students enrolled. Frostburg State University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,715 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $47,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Frostburg State University (FSU) is a public university in Frostburg, Maryland. The university is the only four-year institution of the University System of Maryland west of the Baltimore-Washington passageway in the state's Appalachian Highlands. Founded in 1898 by Maryland State Senator, John Leake, Frostburg was selected because the site offered the best suitable location without a cost to the state. Today, the institution is a largely residential university.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $15,323/year average net price and only $14,867 in median debt at graduation, the financial value is genuinely solid for a public university. However, the 52% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention rate are real warning signs — a significant portion of students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
Popular Programs
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Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,909 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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