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Baltimore, MD · Frostburg, MD
| Coppin State University | Frostburg State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $9,977/yr | $16,715/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $7,714/yr | $12,129/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $21,105 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $9,135/yr | $12,240/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,636/yr | $15,709/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,141/yr | $19,727/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $15,578/yr | $23,297/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $224/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,006/yr | $12,932/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,410/yr | $12,932/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,900/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,200/yr | $3,056/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,748/yr | $27,056/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $7,100/yr | $10,220/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $14,024/yr | $25,814/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 54% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 36% | 38% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 46% | 89% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 880–1020 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 975 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,703 | 4,556 |
| Students accepted | 2,331 | 4,075 |
| Students who enrolled | 407 | 614 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 1% | 0% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | 0% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 26% | 50% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 69% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $46,490/yr | $55,493/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $25,684–$70,148 | $37,071–$77,104 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 37% | 61% |
| White students graduating | 15% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | 43% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 32% | 45% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 42% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,243/yr | $43,638/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 76% |
| Graduate on time | 11% | 33% |
| Pell students who graduate | 27% | 45% |
| First-gen students who finish | 38% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 38% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | 38% | 15% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $41,640/yr | $50,909/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 11% | Health Professions 22% · Social Sciences 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 24% of degrees | Health Professions — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 11% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $92,743/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $83,407/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.6% | 13% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,844 | 2,909 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 303 | 682 |
| Average professor pay | $10,091/mo | $9,386/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 71% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $26,331 | $49,589 |
| Setting | City (large) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Frostburg, MD |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1900 | 1898 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Men | 26% | 46% |
| Women | 74% | 54% |
| White students | 1.1% | 57% |
| Black students | 85% | 23% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Asian students | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Other / not reported | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| Special type | HBCU | None |
| First-generation students | 47% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 16% | 19% |
| Students age 25+ | 29% | 9.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $16,220/yr | $12,116/yr |
| Endowment | $3.5M | $49.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 650 | 970 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,598/yr | $6,150/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,277/yr | $6,172/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 152 | 733 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.9M | $3.1M |
| Athletics budget | $5.1M | $8.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.1M | $8.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $9,000 | $30,613 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.