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Frostburg State University is a four-year university located in Frostburg, Maryland. It was established in 1898 as the State Normal School of Maryland. The campus is spread across an area of over 250 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
FSU sponsors a student-run, weekly newspaper known as The Bottom Line. The university fields both men’s and women’s sports teams, which are known as the Bobcats.
Frostburg State is found in Frostburg, MD. Frostburg is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree 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 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 540.
Frostburg State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 4,993 in 2007 at the school.
Frostburg State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Frostburg State 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
http://www.frostburg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 256 | education, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, business teaching, special ed, instructional media design |
| Liberal Arts | 200 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English, sociology, political science, speech and rhetoric, history, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 192 | business management, accounting, actuarial science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 102 | psychology, substance abuse counseling, counseling psychology, clinical child psychology |
| Science | 60 | biology, physics, chemistry, wildlife biology, conservation biology, geology, botany and plant biology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 52 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science, athletic trainer, parks and recreation management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 51 | computer science, computer and media applications, computer and info science, computer networking, computer programming, computer services management |
| Media | 44 | mass communication |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Fine Arts | 39 | fine arts |
| Family And Social Work | 26 | social work, public administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama, dance |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | environmental science, wildlife management |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Architecture And Planning | 6 | urban planning |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Design | 4 | graphic design |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Frostburg State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 801 | 44 |
| Master's degree | 256 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 46 | 11 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 4 |
In 2007, Frostburg State had a total enrollment of 4,993 students (4,568 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 92% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Frostburg State offers campus housing for 1,756 of its 4,568 (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 | 4,199 | 2,634 | 63% | 1,063 | 40% |
| Men | 2,070 | 1,284 | 62% | 540 | 42% |
| Women | 2,129 | 1,350 | 63% | 523 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | 12% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,162 |
| Room and board | $ 7,600 |
| Room charge | $ 3,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,406 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Frostburg State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 207200)
Frostburg State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 101 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 7 | $41,161 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $41,161 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 55 | $83,802 | 23 | $76,702 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 35 | $66,021 | 22 | $64,617 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 33 | $56,440 | 25 | $59,559 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $50,693 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 15 | $35,992 | 9 | $38,367 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 139 | $67,405 | 85 | $62,637 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Actuarial Science
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
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Area Studies, Other
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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
Botany/Plant Biology, Other
Chemistry, General
Conservation Biology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Wildlife Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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 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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