University of Maryland
College Park, MD
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.
Website: www.umd.edu/
Admission
- Entrance Difficulty
- Moderately difficult
- Overall Admission Rate
- 47% of 33,461 applicants were admitted
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Regular Admission Deadline
- January 20
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- Average GPA
- 4.28
- SAT Math
- 650-760 range of middle 50%
- SAT EBRW
- 640-720 range of middle 50%
- ACT Composite
- 28-33 range of middle 50%
Money Matters
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $26,796
Out-of-state: $51,417 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $10,595
Out-of-state: $35,216 - Room and Board
- $12,429
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 66%
- Average Freshman Award
- $12,528
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $28,511
Academics
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
- 1,843
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 11% of classes
10-19 students: 34% of classes
20-29 students: 21% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 10% of classes
Over 100 students: 7% of classes
Campus Life
- College Park Population
- 31,274
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Baltimore and Washington, DC
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students in College Housing
- 41% of all students
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Terrapins (Diamondback Turtle); Terps'
- Sororities
- 19% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 15% of men participate
Students
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
18.3% Asian
12.2% Black/African-American
10.1% Hispanic/Latino
4.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
52.1% White
2.4% Unknown - International Students
- 4.7% from 66 countries
- First-Year Students Returning
- 95.2%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 66.9%
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 51%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 18.0%
Freshman Admission Requirements
Entrance Difficulty
Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation
- High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program
- College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | 4 | |
Mathematics | 4 | |
Science | 3 | |
Foreign Language | 2 | |
Social Studies | 3 | |
History | ||
Academic Electives |
Examinations
Exam | Required Units | Scores Due in Admissions Office |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | November 1 |
SAT Only | ||
ACT Only | ||
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | ||
SAT Subject Tests Only | ||
SAT Essay Component Policy | Accepted with or without essay component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Writing component required | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported |
Applying for Admission
Admissions Office
- Address
- City, State, Zip
- College Park, MD 20742
- Phone
- (301) 314-8385
- Fax
- (301) 314-9693
- ApplyMaryland@umd.edu
Application Dates and Fees
- Regular Admisson Deadline
- January 20
- Application Fee
- $75
- Application Fee Waiver
- Available
- Regular Admission Notification
- April 1
- Accept Offer of Admission
- May 1
- Waiting List Used
- Yes
- Defer Admission
- Student can defer admission
- Transfer Admission
- Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
- Early Decision Offered
- No
- Early Decision Deadline
- Early Decision Notification
- Early Action Offered
- Yes
- Early Action Deadline
- November 1
- Early Action Notification
- January 31
Application Form
- Common Application
- Not accepted
- Universal College Application
- Not accepted
- Electronic Application
- Available
Other Application Requirements
- Interview
- Not Required
- Essay or Personal Statement
- Required for all freshmen
- Letters of Recommendation
- 2 recommended for all freshmen
- Other
- Resume of activities, audition for music applicants, drawing requirement for architecture applicants recommended for some freshmen
- Financial Need
- Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | X | |||
Academic GPA | X | |||
Standardized Tests | X | |||
Class Rank | X | |||
Recommendations | X | |||
Essay | X | |||
Interview | X | |||
Level of Applicant's Interest | X | |||
Extracurricular Activities | X | |||
Volunteer Work | X | |||
Particular Talent/Ability | X | |||
Character/Personal Qualities | X | |||
First Generation to Attend College | X | |||
State Residency | X | |||
Geographic Residence | X | |||
Relation with Alumnus | X | |||
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | X | |||
Ethnicity | X | |||
Work Experience | X |
Profile of Fall Admission
- Overall Admission Rate
- 47% of 33,461 applicants were admitted
- Women
- 48% of 17,154 applicants were admitted
- Men
- 46% of 16,307 applicants were admitted
- Students Enrolled
- 7,324 (46%) of 15,760 admitted students enrolled
- Women
- 2,917 (35%) of 8,221 admitted students enrolled
- Men
- 3,158 (42%) of 7,539 admitted students enrolled
- Early Decision Admission Rate
- Early Action Admission Rate
- Not reported
- Students Offered Wait List
- Students Accepting Wait List Position
- Students Admitted From Wait List
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
- Average GPA
- 4.28
- 3.75 and Above
- 87%
- 3.50 - 3.74
- 7%
- 3.25 - 3.49
- 3%
- 3.00 - 3.24
- 2%
- 2.50 - 2.99
- 1%
- 2.00 - 2.49
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- SAT Math
- 650-760 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 56%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 33%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 9%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
- SAT EBRW
- 640-720 range of middle 50%
- Score of 700 - 800
- 37%
- Score of 600 - 700
- 53%
- Score of 500 - 600
- 8%
- Score of 400 - 500
- 1%
- Score of 300 - 400
- 0%
- Score of 200 - 300
- 0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
- ACT Composite
- 28-33 range of middle 50%
- Score of 30 - 36
- 60%
- Score of 24 - 29
- 35%
- Score of 18 - 23
- 4%
- Score of 12 - 17
- 0%
- Score of 6 - 11
- 0%
- Score of 5 or Below
- 0%
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
- High School Class Rank
- Top tenth: 75%
Top quarter: 93%
Top half: 99% - National Merit Scholar
- Not reported
- Valedictorian
- Not reported
- Class President
- Not reported
- Student Government Officer
- Not reported
Tuition and Expenses
- Cost of Attendance
- In-state: $26,796
Out-of-state: $51,417 - Tuition and Fees
- In-state: $10,595
Out-of-state: $35,216 - Room and Board
- $12,429
- Books and Supplies
- $1,250
- Other Expenses
- $2,522
- Payment Plans
- Installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
- Web Site
- Financial Aid Web Site
- Net Price Calculator URL
- Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
- Application Deadline
- Priority deadline January 1
- Award Notification
- On a rolling basis beginning March 1
- Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
- Federal Methodology
Forms Required | Cost to File |
---|---|
FAFSA Code is 002103 |
Free |
Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid
Freshman
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 3,209 (76.4%) of freshmen
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 1,627 (51.8%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 1,623 (99.8%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 428 (19.0%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 66%
- Average Award
- $12,528
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 1,395 (75.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,980
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 1,367 (86.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,671
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 199 (9.5%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 1,305 (19.2%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,584
All Undergraduates
- Financial Aid Applicants
- 16,383 (59.2%) of undergraduates
- Found to Have Financial Need
- 11,560 (70.6%) of applicants
- Received Financial Aid
- 11,538 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
- Need Fully Met
- 1,631 (15.6%) of aid recipients
- Average Percent of Need Met
- 60%
- Average Award
- $12,311
- Need-Based Gift
- Received by 8,899 (75.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,147
- Need-Based Self-Help
- Received by 10,551 (91.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,604
- Merit-Based Gift
- Received by 593 (5.3%) of aid recipients
- Merit-Based Gift
- 4,196 (13.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,939
Borrowing
- 2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
- 41%
- Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
- $28,511
- Parents of Students Receiving Aid
- Not reported
- Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
- Not reported
Financial Aid Programs
Loans
- Federal Loans
- Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
- State Loans
- Other Loans
- Private loans
Scholarships and Grants
- Need-Based Available
- Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
- Non-Need–Based Available
- None
Non-Need Awards
- Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
- Agriculture, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Home Economics, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
- Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
- Cheerleading/Drum Major
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
- Special Characteristics Award Areas
- Adult Students, Out-of-State Students
- Number of Awards
- Not reported
- Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
Employment
- Work-Study Programs
- Federal work study available
- Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
- Not reported
- Academic Calendar System
- Semester
- Summer Session
- Offered
- General Catalog/Bulletin
- Online Catalog
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors
- Accounting
- Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering
- African-American/Black Studies
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agriculture, General
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Arabic Language and Literature
- Architecture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business/Commerce, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Language and Literature
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Community Health and Preventive Medicine
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Ecology
- Economics, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Family and Community Services
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Food Science
- French Language and Literature
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- History, General
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Iranian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
- Italian Language and Literature
- Japanese Language and Literature
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Landscape Architecture
- Linguistics
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microbiology, General
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, Other
- Public Policy Analysis, General
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Russian Language and Literature
- Russian Studies
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Women's Studies
- Most Popular Disciplines
- Social sciences, Engineering, Business/marketing
- Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
- None
- Special Programs
- Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
- Study Abroad
- Offered
- Online Degrees
- Some online degree programs
Curriculum and Graduation Requirements
- General Education/Core Curriculum
- Required for most or all students
- Computer
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Foreign Language
- Not required
- Math/Science
- Required for all students
Faculty and Instruction
- Full-Time Faculty
- 1,843
- Part-Time Faculty
- 772
- Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
- 65%
- Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: 11% of classes
10-19 students: 34% of classes
20-29 students: 21% of classes
30-39 students: 12% of classes
40-49 students: 6% of classes
50-99 students: 10% of classes
Over 100 students: 7% of classes - Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 51% of discussion sections/labs
30-39 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs
40-49 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs
50-59 students: 2% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs
Advanced Placement
- International Baccalaureate
- Accepted
- Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
- Accepted for placement and credit
- Sophomore Standing
- Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
- Library Available on Campus
- Yes
- Holdings
- 5,047,112
- Computer Ownership
- Students not required to own/lease a computer
- Computers Available on Campus
- Not Reported
- Internet/E-mail Access
- Not reported
Academic Support Services
- Remedial Instruction
- Offered
- Tutoring
- Available
- Services for Learning Disabled Students
- Available
- Services for Physically Disabled Students
- Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Graduate/Professional School Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Education, Master of Music, Master of Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Historic Preservation, Professional Master's, Master of Public Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Health Administration, Master of Information Management, Master of Public Health, Master of Science, Master of Public Policy, Master of Engineering, Master of Life Sciences, Master of Applied Anthropology, Master of Library Science, Master of Landscape Architecture, Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Architecture, Master of Community Planning
Master's Programs of Study
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- American Studies
- Art/Fine Arts
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Child and Family Studies
- Computer Engineering
- Conservation Biology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Economics
- Education--General
- English as a Second Language
- Entomology
- Family and Consumer Sciences-General
- Food Science and Technology
- Geography
- Geology
- Health Education
- History
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Landscape Architecture
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Materials Engineering
- Maternal and Child Health
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Nuclear Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Telecommunications
- Urban and Regional Planning
Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Doctor of Musical Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Audiology
Doctoral Programs of Study
- Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering
- Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- American Studies
- Bioengineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemical Physics
- Child and Family Studies
- Cognitive Sciences
- Computer Engineering
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Economics
- Education--General
- English as a Second Language
- Entomology
- Family and Consumer Sciences-General
- Food Science and Technology
- Geography
- Geology
- Health Education
- History
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Marriage and Family Therapy
- Materials Engineering
- Maternal and Child Health
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanics
- Neuroscience
- Nuclear Engineering
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education
- Statistics
- Urban and Regional Planning
Location and Setting
- College Park Population
- 31,274
- Nearest Metropolitan Area
- Baltimore and Washington, DC
- Campus Size
- 1,335 acres
Weather
- Temperature
- 23.4 average low in January, 83.2 average high in September
- Rain
- 114 rainy days per year
Getting Around
- Campus Map
- Map
- Nearest Bus Station
- 6 mile(s) from campus in Washington, D.C.
- Nearest Train Station
- 1 mile(s) from campus in College Park
Housing
- College Housing
- College offers housing to students
- Types of Housing
- Women only housing, coed housing, cooperative housing, disabled student housing
- Students in College Housing
- 41% of all students
- Housing Requirements
- Freshman Housing Guarantee
- Freshmen are guaranteed housing
- Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
- Off-Campus Housing Assistance
- Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
Security
- 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
- Available
- 24-Hour Security Patrols
- Available
- Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
- Available
- Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
- Available
- Other
Personal Support Services
- Health Service
- Offered
- Personal Counseling
- Offered
- Child Care
- Offered
Sports and Recreation
Intercollegiate Athletics
- Athletic Conferences
- NCAA Division I
- Mascot
- Terrapins (Diamondback Turtle); Terps'
- School Colors
- Red, white, black, and yellow
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sports | Women | Men | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Offered | Scholarships | Offered | Scholarships | |
Field Hockey | x | x | ||
Football | x | x | ||
Golf | x | x | x | |
Gymnastics | x | x | ||
Lacrosse | x | x | x | x |
Soccer | x | x | x | x |
Baseball | x | x | ||
Basketball | x | x | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x | ||
Softball | x | x | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | x | ||
Tennis | x | x | ||
Track And Field | x | x | x | |
Volleyball | x | x | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
Women's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Field Hockey | x | x |
Football | ||
Golf | x | |
Gymnastics | x | x |
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Baseball | ||
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | x | x |
Softball | x | x |
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | x | x |
Track And Field | x | x |
Volleyball | x | x |
Wrestling |
Mens's Sports | Offered | Scholarships |
---|---|---|
Field Hockey | ||
Football | x | x |
Golf | x | x |
Gymnastics | ||
Lacrosse | x | x |
Soccer | x | x |
Baseball | x | x |
Basketball | x | x |
Cross-Country Running | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | x | |
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | x | |
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling | x | x |
- Women's Club Sports
- golf
- Men's Club Sports
Recreational Sports
- Intramural Sports
- football, ultimate Frisbee
Student Activities
- Activities and Organizations
- choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, student government association, residence hall association, black student union, asian-american student union/jewish student union, commuter students association
- Sororities
- 19% of women participate
- Fraternities
- 15% of men participate
- ROTC
- Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered on campus
Student Body
- Coeducational
- Yes
- All Undergraduates
- 30,762
- Women
- 14,463 (47.0%)
- Men
- 16,299 (53.0%)
- Full-Time Undergraduates
- 28,501
- Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
18.3% Asian
12.2% Black/African-American
10.1% Hispanic/Latino
4.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
52.1% White
2.4% Unknown - International Students.
- 4.7% from 66 countries
- Average Age
- 21
- All Graduate Students
- 10,438
Undergraduate Retention and Graduation
- First-Year Students Returning
- 95.2%
- Students Graduating Within 4 Years
- 66.9%
- Students Graduating Within 5 Years
- 83.3%
- Students Graduating Within 6 Years
- 85.0%
After Graduation
- Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
- 51%
- Average Starting Salary
- 51%
- Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
- 18.0%
- Disciplines Pursued
- Not reported
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