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.

Website: www.umd.edu/

Public
Co-ed
30,762
Undergraduate
Students
(47.0%) 14,463 Women
(53.0%) 16,299 Men
10,438
Graduate
Students

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%
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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
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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
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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
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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%
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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

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

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
E-mail
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

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

Email
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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