COLLEGE PROFILE
University of Maryland
College Park, MD
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The University of Maryland, College Park, founded in 1859, is a public institution. It is among the nation's most distinguished public research universities, attracting top students and renowned faculty from around the world. Maryland takes the lead in teaching undergraduates, providing more than 100 innovative and challenging academic programs, many nationally recognized for their exceptional quality. Opportunities for research, internships, leadership, recreation and creativity abound with its suburban location. Close-knit residence communities, distinctive programs for academically talented students and a proud multicultural community make Maryland the university to choose for an outstanding education. Its 1,212-acre campus is located in College Park, nine miles from downtown Washington, DC.
| Web Site | www.maryland.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Institution Type | Public |
| Coeducational | Yes |
| Undergraduate Students | 26,775 |
| Women | 12,579 (47.0%) |
| Men | 14,196 (53.0%) |
| Graduate Students | 10,805 |
ADMISSION
| Entrance Difficulty | Moderately difficult |
|---|---|
| Overall Admission Rate | 47% of 25,255 applicants were admitted |
| Early Action Offered | No |
| Early Decision Offered | No |
| Regular Admission Deadline | January 20 |
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic GPA | X | |||
| Standardized Tests | X | |||
| Essay | X | |||
| Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
| Average GPA | 4.07 |
|---|---|
| SAT Math | 610-720 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Critical Reading | 580-690 range of middle 50% |
| SAT Writing | Not reported |
| ACT Composite | Not reported |
MONEY MATTERS
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $23,101 Out-of-state: $41,480 |
|---|---|
Tuition and Fees | In-state: $8,908 Out-of-state: $27,287 |
Room and Board | $10,093 |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 64% |
| Average Freshman Award | $11,340 |
| Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates | $24,180 |
ACADEMICS
| Academic Calendar System | Semester |
|---|---|
| General Education/ Core Curriculum | Required |
| Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates | 1,668 |
| Regular Class Size | 2-9 students: 9% of classes 10-19 students: 26% of classes 20-29 students: 28% of classes 30-39 students: 14% of classes 40-49 students: 7% of classes 50-59 students: 10% of classes Over 100 students: 7% of classes |
CAMPUS LIFE
| College Park Population | 24,657 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Metropolitan Area | Baltimore and Washington, D.C. |
| Freshman Housing Guarantee | Freshmen are guaranteed housing |
| Students in College Housing | 93% of freshmen, 44% of all students |
| Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
| Mascot | Terrapins (Diamondback Turtle); Terps' |
| Sororities | 15% of women participate |
| Fraternities | 10% of men participate |
STUDENTS
| Ethnicity of Students from U.S. | 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 15.3% Asian 12.4% Black/African-American 7.8% Hispanic/Latino 3.1% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 57.9% White 3.3% Unknown |
|---|---|
| International Students | 2.5% from 125 countries |
| First-Year Students Returning | 95.0% |
| Students Graduating Within 4 Years | 66.1% |
| Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months | Not reported |
| Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly | Not reported |
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| GPA | SAT | ACT | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UW | W | M | CR | W | ||
| Average | 3.55 | 3.97 | 641 | 622 | 620 | 28 |
| Low | 2.05 | 2.00 | 300 | 390 | 400 | 18 |
| High | 4.00 | 5.00 | 800 | 800 | 800 | 34 |
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DID YOU KNOW?
• UM students can access the school's rare films, paintings, photos and recordings online.
• The cult film "St. Elmo's Fire" was filmed on the UM College Park campus.
• UM keeps the great pianists of the past alive by preserving their recordings, books, scores, programs and archives.
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