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University of Maryland

College Park, Maryland

As the state’s flagship university, University of Maryland is brimming with opportunities to research and make a positive impact in the world. Its “Do Good Institute” embodies the university-wide mission that drives the campus community: “to provide excellent teaching, research, and service” and to “advance knowledge in areas of importance to the State, the nation, and the world.” Discover endless opportunities in the University of Maryland’s vibrant community of scholars and innovators, where academic excellence and personal growth converge.

Get to know University of Maryland

30,922
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
49%
 
Enrolled male students
51%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
92%
 
Part-time students
8%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
80%
 
Adjuncts
20%
 
Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student/teacher ratio
$9,000
In-state tuition cost
$36,681
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students

College Highlights

Engaged Students
Great Teaching
Vibrant Communities
Successful Outcomes
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Engaged Students

ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY
Non-U.S. Citizen: 4%
Hispanic/Latinx: 10%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 12%
White, non-Hispanic: 45%
Native/Indigenous American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 0%
Asian, non-Hispanic: 20%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 4%

Great Teaching

Vibrant Communities

Successful Outcomes

Admission & Aid

Admission

TEST SCORES
Optional

FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th Percentile: 650 | 75th Percentile: 730
SAT Math
25th Percentile: 680 | 75th Percentile: 780
ACT Composite
25th Percentile: 30 | 75th Percentile: 34
ACT Math
25th Percentile: 27 | 75th Percentile: 34
ACT English
25th Percentile: 27 | 75th Percentile: 34

Tuition & Cost

Tuition (in-state): $9,000
Tuition (out-of-state): $36,681
Fees: $1,955
Room: $8,072
Board: $5,578

Contact University of Maryland

Contact Admissions

admissions.umd.edu
1 (800) 422-5867
applymaryland@umd.edu

Campus Location

College Park, MD 20742

(301) 405-1000

Visit University of Maryland Online

umd.edu

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