Frostburg State University Acceptance Rate
Frostburg, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,556
- Admitted
- 4,075
- Yield
- 15.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Frostburg State University's acceptance rate has risen from 58.5% in 2014–15 to 89.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,252 to 4,556 (+7%) over that period.
Its 89.4% rate makes Frostburg State University more selective than about 22% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 4%.
Frostburg State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 15.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,252 | 2,488 | 58.5% | 958 |
| 2015–16 | 3,913 | 2,483 | 63.5% | 933 |
| 2016–17 | 4,228 | 2,652 | 62.7% | 831 |
| 2017–18 | 3,436 | 2,484 | 72.3% | 774 |
| 2018–19 | 3,061 | 2,397 | 78.3% | 737 |
| 2019–20 | 3,072 | 2,462 | 80.1% | 740 |
| 2020–21 | 4,335 | 3,191 | 73.6% | 628 |
| 2021–22 | 4,287 | 3,689 | 86.1% | 587 |
| 2022–23 | 3,976 | 3,494 | 87.9% | 497 |
| 2023–24 | 4,556 | 4,075 | 89.4% | 614 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,443 | 2,204 | 90.2% |
| Men | 2,113 | 1,871 | 88.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
How Frostburg State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Frostburg State University's acceptance rate?
Frostburg State University's acceptance rate is 89.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,075 admitted of 4,556 applicants).
Is Frostburg State University test optional?
Frostburg State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Frostburg State University?
Frostburg State University received 4,556 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,075.
Is Frostburg State University getting harder to get into?
Frostburg State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 58.5% in 2014–15 to 89.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.frostburg.edu/.