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Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University admits nearly everyone — 89.2% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Frostburg State University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Frostburg State University anchors the college town of Frostburg, MD, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 5.8% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Engineering, General, where graduates median $99,671 four years out. Faculty pay averages $112,632 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 2,909 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
The rest of this page puts figures to that sketch.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Frostburg State University received 4,556 applications and admitted 4,075 (89.4%), with 614 enrolling.
How Frostburg State University compares
| Frostburg State University | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.2% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,220 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,493 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Frostburg State University's median earnings are $55,493 — below the Maryland benchmark of $61,797. Weigh that against the $10,220 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Frostburg State University prices by residency: $10,220 in-state versus $25,814 out-of-state — a $15,594 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Frostburg State University enrolls 2,909 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Frostburg State University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
49.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 50% don't — ask a Frostburg State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Frostburg State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Engineering, General | $99,671 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $86,331 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $85,521 |
| Computer Science | $83,990 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $70,144 |
| Information Science/Studies | $69,680 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $67,484 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | $62,767 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $61,002 |
| Political Science and Government | $57,770 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $56,668 |
| Biology, General | $55,718 |
| Sociology | $54,197 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $53,934 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $52,488 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $51,478 |
| Social Work | $50,376 |
| Psychology, General | $50,210 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,762 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,862 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $46,612 |
| Music | $46,546 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $45,220 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $43,434 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $29,679 |
Median earnings for these 25 Frostburg State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,493 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 22 additional Frostburg State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What is Frostburg State University's acceptance rate?
89.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,075 admitted from 4,556 applicants.
How much does Frostburg State University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,220; out-of-state students pay $25,814. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Frostburg State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,493 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore — 96.4% admitted
- Salisbury University — 87.5% admitted
- Goucher College — 77.7% admitted
- Hood College — 77.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.