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University of Maryland Global

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Adelphi, MD

$7,200

Avg in-state tuition

$11,976

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Maryland Global

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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The University of Maryland Global is a large public university located on a suburban campus in Adelphi, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 47,080, and admissions are selective. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 18%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,200, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,976.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

55% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

18% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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59k

Students enrolled

92%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

36%

Black

28%

Hispanic

14%

Unknown

9%

Asian

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

47%

Socio-economic diversity

32% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

80

Total Online Enrollment

53,917

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,200 $11,976
Graduate $8,640 $11,862

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $0
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $15,430
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $5,850
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $5,850

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $7,200 $11,976
Off-campus without family $28,480 $33,256
Off-campus with family $13,050 $17,826

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

9%

Institution Grant Aid

17%

Pell Grant

32%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,939
State Grant Aid $1,602
Institution Grant Aid $1,155
Pell Grant Aid $3,332

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debt after graduation

$48k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Education

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

10

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

11

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC