Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Remote town

89%Acceptance rate
$16,715Average net price / year
50%Graduation rate
$55,493Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,105Median debt at graduation
2,909Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$10,220
Out-of-state tuition
$25,814
Total cost of attendance
$27,056
Room & board
$12,932
Books & supplies
$1,500
Average net price
$16,715

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$12,129
$30–48k
$12,240
$48–75k
$15,709
$75–110k
$19,727
$110k+
$23,297

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
89.2%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
First-year retention
69%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$43,638
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,493
Median debt (graduates)
$21,105
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
38%

Programs: what graduates earn

29 of 63 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing107$82,617$16,750
Engineering, General28$62,968$18,500
Computer Science15$54,349$16,456
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management14$51,247—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52$51,236$19,938
Accounting and Related Services16$49,013$22,001
Business Administration, Management and Operations67$43,670$25,000
Political Science and Government10$41,332$23,250
Criminal Justice and Corrections30$40,844$25,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General18$40,214$29,750
Social Work12$37,836$19,750
Biology, General11$33,192$22,750
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities67$32,889$24,533
Sociology6$32,165$25,000
Zoology/Animal Biology27$29,851$18,750
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs33$28,945$24,500
Communication and Media Studies23$28,720$24,250
Psychology, General64$27,213$21,145
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management21$25,345$21,250
Fine and Studio Arts10$24,649$22,934
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30$23,291$25,250
English Language and Literature, General7$46,612—
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4$29,679—
Music9$46,546—
Information Science/Studies9$69,680—

Master's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations57$83,407$20,500
Education, General0$56,800$31,761
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods40$46,539$37,462
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology6$41,611—

Students

Undergraduates
2,909
Graduate students
861
Part-time
19%
Women / men
54% / 46%
White
57%
Hispanic
7%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
International
6%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
13:1
Avg faculty salary
$84,474 / year
Full-time faculty
71%
Accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Website
www.frostburg.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 6% of degrees
  • Education – 8% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 5% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 8% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Frostburg State University?

89.2% of applicants were admitted.

How much does Frostburg State University cost?

The average net price after grants is $16,715 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $10,220 and the full cost of attendance is $27,056.

How much do Frostburg State University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $55,493 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

50% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.