Frostburg State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
1%
International
30
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Frostburg State University has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.7%(1,868)
Hispanic
6.5%(211)
African American
27.4%(886)
Asian
1.8%(58)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(5)
Two or More Races
5.3%(171)
Unknown
0.8%(26)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment4,575
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Frostburg State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Frostburg State University has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.9%(1,691)
Women
53.1%(1,917)

Gender Statistics

Men1,691

37% of total enrollment

Women1,917

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Frostburg State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.7%(426)
18-19
36.6%(1,224)
20-21
31.4%(1,051)
22-24
9.4%(315)
25+
9.8%(328)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
6.7%(49)
22-24
23.5%(172)
25+
69.8%(510)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Frostburg State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 18% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.7%(494)
Out-of-State
18.1%(111)
International
1.1%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State494

81% of student body

Out-of-State111

18% of student body

International7

1% of student body

States Represented

30 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age