Frostburg State is found in Frostburg, Maryland. Frostburg is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Post-Master's certificate at Frostburg State.
The school is known for its programs in fine arts and education and teaching.
Admission to Frostburg State is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
Frostburg State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 5,041 in 2005 at the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Frostburg State. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Frostburg State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Eastern College Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Frostburg State University
101 Braddock Road
Frostburg, MD 21532-1099
General Phone: (301) 687-4000
Admissions Phone: (301) 687-4201
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 687-4301
http://www.frostburg.edu
Frostburg State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 271 | education, elementary school teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, business teaching |
| Business And Management | 207 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 194 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, social services, political science, English, history, economics, geography, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 98 | psychology, counseling psychology, substance abuse counseling, clinical child psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 61 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Science | 55 | biology, wildlife biology, geology, physics, chemistry, conservation biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 53 | computer science, computer and media applications, computer and info science, computer networking, computer programming |
| Fine Arts | 52 | fine arts |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 50 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 39 | mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | social work |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Design | 8 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Architecture And Planning | 4 | urban planning |
Number of programs and degrees for Frostburg State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 835 | 37 |
| Master's degree | 264 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 51 | 7 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 2 |
In 2005, Frostburg State had a total enrollment of 5,041 students (4,558 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 89% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Frostburg State offers campus housing for 1,756 of its 4,558 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Frostburg, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,430 | 2,601 | 76% | 929 | 36% |
| Men | 1,738 | 1,296 | 75% | 481 | 37% |
| Women | 1,692 | 1,305 | 77% | 448 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 97% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 2% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 687-4201
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,230 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,480 |
| Room and board | $ 6,564 |
| Room charge | $ 3,208 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,310 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,640 |
Financial Aid:
Frostburg State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 687-4301
Frostburg State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 105 | 55 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 28 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $73,950 | 29 | $68,829 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $59,134 | 17 | $58,128 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $47,949 | 21 | $53,353 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $56,036 | 5 | $51,576 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $31,838 | 12 | $36,768 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 143 | $60,629 | 84 | $57,187 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
| Track | Eastern College Athletic Conference |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Wildlife Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Child Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Frostburg State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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