Founded in 1898, Frostburg State University. is a Public college. Located in Maryland, which is a city setting in Maryland, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 4,884 full time undergraduate students, and 792 full time graduate students.
The Frostburg State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are 259 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Frostburg State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
62%
Application Deadline
15-Dec
Application Fee
30
SAT Range
860-1070
ACT Range
18-24
Admissions at FSU are considered Selective, with ,38% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
67% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 29% were in the top quarter, and 11% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Frostburg State University.
3%
“We”re apathetic”
26%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
41%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
26%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
35%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
76%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
26%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
35%
“We only party on weekends”
38%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
12%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
41%
“There might be people who do”
47%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
3%
“We”re apathetic”
26%
“We know about current events and vote”
68%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
3%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
24%
“Sometimes, but not often”
50%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
21%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
9%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
41%
“I feel extremely safe”
15%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
59%
“We bought the gear”
26%
“We live for the big game”
15%
“It”s not really our thing”
21%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
35%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
29%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
35%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
18%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
76%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
6%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
92 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
63 Students rated off-campus housing 3.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
96 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
102 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
103 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
103 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
103 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
103 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
Frostburg State University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Frostburg State University?
34 Students rated Frostburg State University
Kelsey
FSU was overall a good school, almost every professor I had was supportive and personal. Frostburg is a wonderful community as well, full of small businesses and opportunities for weekend fun that does not involve alcohol or drugs. The community feels very safe to me, and I'm a petite female. I feel comfortable walking around alone all day.
Mariah
I believe that the school has potential. Everyone has their own groups of friends so it's hard to meet new people because they dont want to. Also the campus is very secluded so it can get boring most times especially without friends. Professors make tests and quizzes completely unrelated from what was taught in class so you have to study literally every textbook page
Kristen
Frostburg is a nice school. It really gives you time to study and focus on work because there's really not much else to do. Of course, you can hang out with friends and look at all of the nature! Frostburg has some beautiful views. Classes aren't huge and the professors are normally available when you need them. The food isn't the best but it gets you through the day. Overall, I'd rate FSU a solid 3.7 out of 5.
Persia
I really love Frostburg State University. The campus is the perfect size. Everything on campus is in walking distance. There is a great variety of classes offered. There is also a great variety of extracurricular activities offered. The campus food is very good. Frostburg is a great school if you are looking for a campus that is not too large.
Sydney
I absolutely love Frostburg State University! I'm really happy that I enrolled onto this campus. I took away two majors things during first semester. First, my classes and cirriculum. I expected for my classes to be fairly easy. What really happened was that I withdrawed from one class and passing all my other classes. I learned that withdrawing from a class was okay, so therefore I could end in the GPA I want. I ended the semester with a 3.0 GPA and I am so proud. Secondly, social life at Frostburg State University. I met new people and I learned to manage my time while I'm with friends. I love how Frostburg State University pushed me to make my goals for the end of the semester. Professors/staff/advisors helped me with getting excellent grades, making new friends, and joining activities. I plan on accomplishing many goals at Frostburg.
Keionte
From the first day I visited the campus I have had nothing but a good experience overall. I look forward to the many opportunities and experiences awaiting me at this school. What a Great school and terrific Atmosphere!! Anyone considering college in Maryland should definitely consider Frostburg State University.
Ashley
Frostburg State University is a wonderful college. It has everything that I am looking for in a college. Their athletic programs are amazing and their is several opportunities for me to excel their. They have a beautiful college and several opportunities to hike and be with the outdoors. Frostburg has many clubs to join and great groups of people to be around. The campus is very clean and safe to be in and it is not that big but enough to make you feel cozy and comfortable. The proffessors and everyone else are always available to help when I could be struggling in a class and are there to answer my questions.
Elijah
My opinion of frostburg state university is that it's a great school to keep forward with your education. There is a lot of opportunity here for you to exceed. The school really tries there best to have every student be involved with the campus ranging from clubs, work study, you name it. Now the location of is very beautiful being surrounded by nature, but the winter here could be a little overwhelming.
Jermiah
Frostburg state is a decent school, it has a unique vibe to it which in turn makes it stand out from the rest. There are a numbered amount of activities to take part in on campus, campus life isn't too extravagant but it is decent. Overall the campus is a unique yet plain experience.
Julia
Frostburg State University was definitely one of my top picks for a couple of reasons. First of all, it was in-state (Maryland), and the tuition price was more affordable in comparison to the other Maryland universities. Another big reason was its location since my interests include the environment, hiking and animals. I knew I wanted to attend a small town college, and Frostburg seemed like a great fit since its environment was described as "rural" (and it is!). My final big reason was it is the only Maryland university with my major, Wildlife & Fisheries. Overall it's a great University and it certainly provides me with the education I need to build my future!
Nebyu
Pros:
-Greek life is great here. I'm involved in Greek life and I am very happy
- Lots of extra curriculars. So many.
- Nature is everywhere. The atmosphere is calming, and there's even an arboretum.
- There IS a night life outside of partying, if you look for it. Main Street has a theatre, a bar that hold open mic nights and poetry slams, and the literary arts center hosts authors that read their works. On campus, there's a big event in the Lane Center every month (this month had a petting zoo, caricature drawings, a man who juggled tazers, and so much more)
- Most professors are enthusiastic about their job and would love to help you. There's definitely a few who are full of themselves, but for the most part, we have a great faculty.
-Hands on experience with your major. As a nursing major, I get to shadow other nurses in hospitals, as just an example. But just about every major gets real hands on experience outside of school.
-You will meet some great people. I have met some of my best friends here, who I know I'll have for life.
-Lots of diversity
Cons:
-We're so fucking poor. I have no idea when is the last time they maintained the sidewalks.
-Lower quad dorms are crummy. Broken blinds, stained chairs, etc. Luckily, they're renovating them all to look like upper quad dorms (which are very nice)
- People will scoff at your school and say it's "not a real school"
-You will wonder if what you experience is the same as any other college, or if you're being cheated out of a true college experience.This school definitely what you make out of it. You can choose to hate every negative aspect of it and suffer through it, or you can surround yourself with all the wonderful things it has to offer. Me being poor as shit, I don't have a choice. I am not my schools reputation, and you don't have to be either. I know I mentioned a lot of negative things, but I also love it here, cause it's making me stronger each day, and I have found so many beautiful people and opportunities. If you go here, id say make damn sure you get at least a 3.5 GPA when you get out so grad schools/jobs know you mean business.
Morgan
It’s a good school. However if you are in education, good luck. This school is a good school for education. However there are a billion hoops for students to jump through to get there. You can pass all the way through to your senior year and fail one class, or fail one assessment, and fail your whole major. This program is unlike no other school’s in the MD system’s and they lose students every year. I wish I had started at another school because now I’m going to have to finish at another one 4 years later.
Lyssa
I enjoy the school. There are many different people who have come here, including many people who came from China. The on-campus staff are very friendly, as well as the RA's. They have been very helpful and are willing to help no matter what you need. Starbucks is a popular place to both hangout and study as well.
I would recommend Frostburg for those who are looking for a cheaper, yet good school in Maryland.
Felicia
If you are looking for a nice school where it is easy to get the help you need either when it comes to a class, housing, or financial aid, then THIS IS NOT THE SCHOOL FOR YOU. This school cares too much about the money they get from their students and they use it in all the wrong places. Most of the professors are tenured and as a result no longer care to teach classes in a way that students can understand, there's always a problem with housing due to how inefficiently it is ran. Worse of all, the financial aid office makes too many mistakes to the point where they almost lost the school's accreditation. Going deeper into the issues that I listed, if you need help for a class you need to hope that either the tutors at the school can help you because most of the professors do not care enough and even if they claim that they do care if you come to them with a concern after class or even outside of their office hours they either disregard it or they ignore you altogether. The Residence Halls Office is usually aware of all the problems there are on campus but rather than trying to fix the issues with all the residence halls they are stock piling the money and trying to build a new dorm, leaving the old ones in poor conditions. During my first semester at Frostburg the financial aid office made a mistake where they charged me around $3000 more money than they were supposed to and then they refunded me more money than they were supposed to and added the refund charge to my tuition the following semester, and after my family they got their money they later on took away my grants because my father received a pay raise and they thought that my parents would be able to pay for my education out of pocket but they couldn't. If all this wasn't bad enough, the university police doesn't do their jobs unless marijuana is involved or if there's a party going on. I took a risk by attending this school for 2 and a half years, and I decided to further my education in another school because this school is horrid.
Timothy
It’s not that bad, but not that great. It’s cheap and it gets the job done. I now have to use 250 characters. Frostburg is in Maryland and was founded in 1812. Now I’m not sure if this review is mandatory or not. I like summer, and dogs. Dogs are my favorite. K thanksss byeeeee
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Frostburg State University is 62%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
Vincent, everything that you thought that you knew going into college about life and college was right. You are prepared for the greatness that you are about to experience. You honestly rose to the occasion of every challenge that was thrown your way. I am proud of the work that you did on our campus. You helped every single person that you could and you bettered yourself. You got rid of biases and gained a well-rounded perspective that has helped you to quickly progress in the work-world so far.
Making that transition was not as hard as you thought it would be. You were mentally-prepared and had a stronger support system than you thought. You worked on your overeating problem and stopped sucking your thumb too. You became a more confident person and made a ton of friends. You have some truly great memories on the way. I love you.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
Before i had attended Frostburg State University, i wish i would have known about the off campus housing and the different sororities they had to offer to students. It seems as though the University wants its students to become involve in on campus activities and joining a sorority would inspire myself to become more involved.
I like that fact that it is a small school and everybody knows everybody. The people in the town that do not go to this school are very nice to the college kids and we feel very welcome. The classes are small so we get more one on one education from the professors.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
Frostburg State University is a great educational school with a lot of fun people. The school though can become quite boring, because the school is up in the mountains with little around it. Also, the school tends to get cold. The high altitude and being in the mountains contributes to the weather being cold and wet.
What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?
I speak about the school that made me into a well-rounded member of society. I speak of the school where the town and faculty adopted me as one of their own. I speak of the school where I witnessed professors go above and beyond the call of duty everyday to make sure students had their needs met. I brag about great campus life and an unforgetable experience that I would gladly do over.
It's surroundings. It is located in the mountains, near many ski resorts and outdoor activities. It is probabily most known for how much snow we get, and how often we get it.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
The most frustrating thing about Frostburg State University would probably be the fact that I had to finally leave! I met some of the most incredible people, and I had the most awesome time of my life at this incredible place! I got a more-that-competitive education, and I had a ridiculous amount of fun while I was at it. I couldn't stand being a student while I was in high school, but when I got to Frostburg State University and I learned what it had to offer to me, I really didn't want it to end!
I will give credit where it's due. The professors ARE knowledgeable at least in my department of business. I have heard some other departments are having trouble with some immature and even illegal behavior with some teachers. BUT the business dept and wildlife departments are golden.
I'm very impressed with the experience, knowledge and personal maturity of all the staff in the Business dept. They have produced students making 7 and 8 figures currently. That's good enough for me.
Modest town, modest college, the great outdoors. If you like the mountains/woods this place is for you. Great area to study the wildlife. Poor area to go clubbing. The whole town is literally just rows of student housing. House parties are very common, planning to live out dreams of 'Old School' well this is your place. OR... if you wish to study in solitude you can accomplish this as well...which is what I'm doing. If you have self-discipline you can reach great heights here...but don't expect much company from the student body in your pursuit of accomplishing schoolwork.
The faculty and services? Lets start with the admissions, billing and financial aid. RETARDED. I transferred from working security at Frederick Community College and that campus has MORE students than Frostburg State. But the weird thing is...Frederick is more efficient, better equipped and overall excellent in customer service and knowledge of the system. When I came to Frostburg I was not informed of who to talk to about what, and all the departments do not talk to each other so you're basically going around asking the staff for help and they just divert you to a different dept. I seriously could give two shits less if they all lost their jobs...in a sudden and painful manner... Bottom line: THESE people need education from ME (as a veteran in small business skills)!
They don't advertise with Google, they don't ask students anything, they don't work on work hours for the students instead dick around on computers and chat. My heart rate spikes when I think about them. I could go on ALL day about the failures as an organization...just be ready to do EVERYTHING YOURSELF. They WILL BE inept.
All resources on this campus are pathetic and outdated. THE END.
Sports teams are managed and trained as well as a pampered poodle. My high school (Linganore High) as some know is reputable for having a strong team. They would put up a great game against what i have seen as the so called 'football team'. Discipline here is non-existent.
What is the stereotype of students at your school?
Notice how this is the first review on this website? What does that say :P ... Seriously this school has a reputation for being a haven for the lazy and the drunk.
The School is out in the sticks of Western MD, hailing the uneducated rednecks and the spoiled and stupid from Montgomery county. And then they segregate naturally, its a lovely sight of progress.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
Well, the stereotype at most universities is that there is a lot of drinking at universities. That is an accurate stereotype, but for the most part, students here are responsible. That stereotype is not always accurate that is all students do here at Frostburg.
Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?
Yes. I have found talent very few and far between, but because of a lack of activities in the campus and Frostburg city, the students are driven to drinking, but its not much different that other colleges.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
89% of students attending Frostburg State University receive some sort of financial aid.
43% were awarded federal grants.68%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.