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Frostburg, MD · St. Mary's City, MD
| Frostburg State University | St. Mary's College of Maryland | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,715/yr | $18,441/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,129/yr | $2,889/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,105 | $21,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,240/yr | $12,053/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,709/yr | $15,033/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,727/yr | $19,796/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,297/yr | $25,173/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $224/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,932/yr | $16,079/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,932/yr | $12,974/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,056/yr | $1,795/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $27,056/yr | $31,865/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,220/yr | $15,298/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $25,814/yr | $31,374/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 32% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 38% | 43% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 89% | 69% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1143–1340 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1261 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 26–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 26–33 · Math 20–26 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,556 | 3,109 |
| Students accepted | 4,075 | 2,344 |
| Students who enrolled | 614 | 442 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 33% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 50% | 70% |
| Freshmen who come back | 69% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,493/yr | $60,110/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,071–$77,104 | $43,526–$83,103 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 61% | 71% |
| White students graduating | 57% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 45% | 58% |
| Asian students graduating | 42% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,638/yr | $52,286/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 33% | 60% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 67% |
| First-gen students who finish | 57% | 77% |
| Low-income students who finish | 56% | 71% |
| Students who transfer out | 15% | 23% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,909/yr | $57,190/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 22% · Social Sciences 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% | Social Sciences 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Psychology 13% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Social Sciences — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $83,407/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $72,926/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 28% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,909 | 1,603 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 682 | 14 |
| Average professor pay | $9,386/mo | $9,044/mo |
| Full-time professors | 71% | 70% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $49,589 | $85,000 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Rural (fringe) |
| Location | Frostburg, MD | St. Mary's City, MD |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1898 | 1840 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.8% | 0.3% |
| Men | 46% | 40% |
| Women | 54% | 60% |
| White students | 57% | 69% |
| Black students | 23% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.9% | 9.2% |
| Asian students | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 36% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 19% | 1.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,116/yr | $13,110/yr |
| Endowment | $49.8M | $45.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 970 | 1,499 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,150/yr | $8,332/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,172/yr | $6,858/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | 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 | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 25 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 733 | 455 |
| Athletic scholarships | $3.1M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $8.8M | $5.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $8.8M | $5.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $30,613 | $20,076 |
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.