Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University (FSU) is a public university in Frostburg, Maryland. The university is the only four-year institution of the University System of Maryland west of the Baltimore-Washington passageway in the state's Appalachian highlands. Founded in 1898 by Maryland State Senator, John Leake, Frostburg was selected because the site offered the best suitable location without a cost to the state. Today, the institution is a largely residential university.
Former name | State Normal School No. 2 (1902–1935) State Teachers College at Frostburg (1935–1963) Frostburg State College (1963–1987) |
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| Motto | "One University. A World of Experiences." |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1898 |
Parent institution | University System of Maryland |
| Endowment | US$26.4 million (2020) |
| President | Ronald Nowaczyk |
| Provost | Michael Mathias (interim) |
Academic staff | 341 (2020) |
| Students | 4,858 |
| Undergraduates | 4,119 (Fall 2020) |
| Postgraduates | 739 (Fall 2020) |
| Location | , Maryland , United States |
| Campus | Rural, 260 acres (1.1 km2) |
| Colors | Red, black, white |
| Nickname | Bobcats |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II - MEC |
| Mascot | Bob Cat |
| Website | www |
With an enrollment of approximately 4,858 students, the university offers 47 undergraduate majors, 16 graduate programs, and a doctorate in educational leadership. The university is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and places primary emphasis on its role as a teaching and learning institution.