Overview
Founded in 1856, the University of Maryland-College Park is a 4-year public research university in Maryland’s Capital Region and the flagship campus of the UMD system. UMD hosts 12 colleges and schools granting undergraduate degrees in 92 academic majors. Additionally, the university features Living-Learning Programs where students with common academic interests are grouped together in campus residence halls as well as classes. For students interested in the arts, the UMD campus is home to five art galleries and a performing arts library.
Acceptance Rate:
45%
Average Net Price:
$17,643
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
33
Average SAT Composite
1389
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,809 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $41,186 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $15,958 |
| Books and Supplies | $1250 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
71%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$12,142
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,838
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,807
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
21%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6731
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,838
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$138,751,968
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$382,553,577
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
23%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,453
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Students receiving federal loans
22%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,120
Average Other Loans Per Year
$25,222
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
59377
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2538
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 20 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
8%
Submitting ACT
42%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 33
Average SAT Composite: 1389
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
40,813
Total Number of Undergrads
30,608
0
100
72%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
88%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
218
Faculty Overview
0
100
80%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
77
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
22%
Student Organizations
926
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
41%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
39%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Terrapins
School Colors
red, white, black, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Ten Conference
Total Male Athletes
325
Total Female Athletes
216
Intramural Sports
12
Sports Club
31
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
University of Maryland-College Park Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$70,800
Top 5 Cities
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
University of Maryland
Booz Allen Hamilton
Deloitte
IBM
Accenture
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Operations
Information Technology
Engineering
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,750
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
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