First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: frostburg.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Frostburg State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 3 |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 3 |
Source: frostburg.edu · checked September 26, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Economics | 155 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 107 |
| Psychology | 58 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 48 |
| Business Administration and Management | 46 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 33 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 27 |
Show the other 34 majors
| Computer Science | 22 |
| Information Technology | 22 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 21 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 20 |
| Wildlife Biology | 20 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 18 |
| Accounting | 17 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 16 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 13 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Engineering | 11 |
| Social Work | 11 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 10 |
| Information Science/Studies | 9 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| History | 9 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 |
| Music | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Social Sciences | 5 |
| Chemistry | 5 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Geography | 4 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 2 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Mountain East Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Cumberland, MD-WV
93,875 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
John Murtha Johnstown/Cambria County (JST)
Nearest hub airport
Pittsburgh International (PIT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.0 of 20
Elevation
1,935 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
18°F
July high
79°F
Annual snowfall
72.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
1 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$960 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown43 mi
- Saint Vincent College51 mi
- Shenandoah University53 mi
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg54 mi
- West Virginia University54 mi
- Seton Hill University56 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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