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University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD 20742
p. 301-405-1000
College Park, MD 20742
p. 301-405-1000
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University of Maryland-College Park
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Information Summary
Ranks 30th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 29,905 |
| Total Enrollment | 35,369 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $162 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of Maryland-College Park?
Ranks 367th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $6,566 | $6,566 | $20,005 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,340 | $1,340 | $1,340 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $273 | $273 | $834 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $7,398 | $7,398 | $15,948 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $411 | $411 | $886 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $20,550 | $20,550 | $33,989 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $8,908 | $8,908 | $22,347 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $8,908 | $8,908 | $22,347 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Tuition | $13,215 | $32,049 |
| Veterinary Medicine Degree — Required Fees | $1,523 | $1,643 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $7,410  $7,906 |
$7,410  $7,906 |
$18,710  $21,345 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $909  $1,002 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,791  $8,762 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,696  $2,880 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 23,546 (11,180 male / 12,366 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 10,470 (5,125 male / 5,345 female) |
| Admission rate | 44% |
| First-time Enrollment | 3,962 (2,056 male / 1,906 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 3,945 (2,048 male / 1,897 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 17 (8 male / 9 female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does University of Maryland-College Park use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does University of Maryland-College Park accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 87th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 98% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 570 / 680 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 600 / 710 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1170 / 1390 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 10,705 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,137 |
| Board Fee | $3,625 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,268 | 495 |  12% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,702 | 1,004 |  24% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $4,387 | 1,598 |  38% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,857 | 1,519 |  36% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,995 |  72% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at University of Maryland-College Park?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,774 | 1,283 | 3,057 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 1,661 | 2,258 | 3,919 |
Hispanic | 800 | 954 | 1,754 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2,147 | 1,996 | 4,143 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 55 | 67 | 122 |
White Non-Hispanic | 10,174 | 9,411 | 19,585 |
Race Unknown | 1,425 | 1,364 | 2,789 |
| Total | 18,036 | 17,333 | 35,369 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete University of Maryland-College Park?
