The Department of Nursing is part of Frostburg State University, a public institution founded in 1898 as a state normal school and now part of the University System of Maryland. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), including a pre-licensure track and an RN-to-BSN completion pathway designed for working nurses, and it has a long record of preparing graduates for the NCLEX-RN and for service in rural and underserved communities. The program is known for small class sizes, accessible faculty, and its focus on meeting healthcare workforce needs in Appalachian Maryland.
Nursing students learn on Frostburg's mountain campus in Allegany County, where simulation laboratories and clinical placements with regional hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health agencies give them early patient-care experience. The tight-knit cohort model fosters close mentorship and peer support, and many graduates stay in the region to fill critical nursing shortages. Students also benefit from the broader campus experience, including NCAA Division III athletics, student organizations, and affordable public tuition.
| Type | Public |
| Location | Frostburg, Maryland |
| Founded | 1898 |
| Total students | 4,700 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Acceptance rate | 88% |
| Graduation rate | 45% |
| Average starting salary | $65,000 |
| In-state tuition | $8,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,500 |
| Room & board | $11,000 |
| Average financial aid | $11,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
| SAT range | 930-1130 |
| ACT range | 17-23 |
| Average GPA | 3.2 |
| Regular deadline | Rolling (priority March 1) |
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