Campus & Student Life at Frostburg State University

Home to about 4,119 undergraduates in 2020, Frostburg State is a small, public university located in Frostburg, Maryland. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Frostburg State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Frostburg State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Frostburg State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Frostburg State Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Frostburg State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Frostburg State Disability Services.

Frostburg State for the Military

While not a "service academy", Frostburg State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Frostburg State for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Frostburg State University

Frostburg State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Frostburg State University

Frostburg State has a comparatively small, student body. There were 4,119 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,221 (78.2%). Part-time attendance was 898 (21.8%).

Frostburg State University is Ranked #878 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Frostburg State is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Frostburg State #878 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Frostburg State by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Frostburg State Diversity Guide.

Frostburg State University Competes in the NCAA

Frostburg State has a total of 502 student athletes, 338 men and 164 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Frostburg State University Athletics