Frostburg State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
4,256

Full + Part time Students
9%

Transfer Student Ratio

Frostburg State University is a comprehensive, student-centered institution dedicated to providing a quality education that leads to real-world success. We put a focus on experiential learning and student individuality, helping each student discover and realize his or her unique goals. Our programs prepare future leaders to meet the challenges of a complex and changing global society. FSU is an institution of the University System of Maryland, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. It is the only four-year institution of USM west of the Baltimore-Washington corridor.

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Overview

Founded	1898
Full-Time Undergraduate	3,805
Part-Time Undergraduate	451
Transfer Students	477
Programs	69 Programs
Courses	61 Courses
Transfer Agreements	1 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,864 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,700
Out-of-State Tuition	$20,800
Books and Supplies	$1,400

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The FAFSA allows you to qualify for a wide variety of need-based assistance, and FSU's Online Scholarship Application puts you in the running for over 270 scholarships hosted at Frostburg State. Frostburg offers a scholarship specifically for graduates of Maryland community colleges and Potomac State College of West Virginia. FSU Grants are awarded to students who demonstrate significant financial need on the FAFSA.
Tuition and Fees:

Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $19,786 MD Resident, $28,846 Regional Residents of PA, VA, WV, and OH living within 120 miles of FSU; $33,886 Out-of-State Resident. This includes tuition, fees, room and board.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Bring your credits! It's easy to transfer to Frostburg State University.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

If you have 24 credits or more that transfer to FSU, you can be accepted with a 2.0 cumulative GPA. If you have fewer than 24 credits, you need a 2.5 cumulative GPA to be accepted into FSU. If you’ve attended more than one institution, your cumulative GPA will be based on all institutions attended.
Official Transcripts:

If you have fewer than 24 credits, you must provide an official high school transcript. Request an official transcript to be sent from each institution of higher education you have attended.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 24 credits, you must provide official SAT/ACT scores.
Application Fee:

You can pay your one-time $45 application fee after completing the online application, by credit card or through electronic funds transfer online, or with a check or money order (make payable to Frostburg State University).
Apply Here:

https://www.frostburg.edu/admissions-and-cost/undergraduate/apply/transfer-applicants.php

Transfer Credit Policy

Credits (Min/Max):

You can transfer up to 70 credits from a community or junior college, or up to 90 credits if transferring from a four-year college or university. You must complete 30 credits at FSU to earn a bachelor's degree.

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