University of Maryland, College Park

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About University of Maryland, College Park

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Maryland, College Park is a large public university located on a suburban campus in College Park, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,608, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 45%. The university offers 136 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 88%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,889, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $38,690.

College Park, MD

$9,889

Avg in-state
tuition

$38,690

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

96%

Retention Rate Insight

96% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

88%

Graduation Rate Insight

88% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile32-35

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1370-1510

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

41k

Students enrolled

27%

Online student enrollment

18:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

30%

Unknown

3%

Black

10%

Hispanic

8%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

18%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

9% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

9%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

10,899

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

97% On-campus

3% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold10% online

Master'sCheck Bold8% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

16%

State Grant Aid

18%

Institution Grant Aid

41%

Pell Grant

9%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,531
State Grant Aid$6,351
Institution Grant Aid$7,837
Pell Grant Aid$5,165

Financial Outlook

$19k

Average student debtafter graduation

$50k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

1.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Wrestling
  • All Track Combined
  • Field Hockey
  • Gymnastics
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Architecture And Related Services.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Programs.
14History.
15Library Science.
16Mathematics And Statistics.
17Military Technologies And Applied Sciences.
18Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
19Natural Resources And Conservation.
20Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
21Philosophy And Religious Studies.
22Physical Sciences.
23Psychology.
24Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
25Social Sciences.
26Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.