School Overview
General Information
The University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is a public, liberal arts
university located just outside of Washington, D.C., in Maryland, but
within the capital beltway. It was established in 1856 as the Maryland
Agricultural College and became a university in 1920. It is regarded as
a “public ivy” due to its rigorous reputation that puts it on par
academically with Ivy League schools, but at a public school price. As
of Fall 2012, there were 26,538 undergraduates enrolled.
Admissions Information
Tuition for UMCP is $8,909 per year for in-state residents and $27,288
for out-of-state residents. Incoming freshmen are expected to have had
four years of English, three years of Math, three years of Social
Studies classes, three years of Science (at least two lab classes), and
two years of Foreign Language during their high school career. UMCP
recently admitted 39% of its applicants. They factor several items into
their selection process, with each receiving a varying degree of
importance, including but not limited to, high school achievement,
progression of performance, recognition of special achievements,
gender, race, ethnicity, community involvement and service,
extracurricular activities, an essay of written ideas, and breadth of
life experiences.
College Majors
UMCP offers 90 undergraduate majors with the potential for numerous minors. Some of the majors offered include:
- Accounting
- Aerospace Engineering
- African-American Studies
- Agriculture
- Animal Sciences
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Art
- Astronomy
- Biochemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Classical Language and Literatures
- Communication
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Dance
- Ecological Technology
- Economics
- Education
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Science
- Film Studies
- Finance
- Fire Protection Engineering
- Geographical Sciences
- Geology
- Government and Politics
- History
- Horticulture
- Information Systems
- International Business
- Journalism
- Kinesiology
- Landscape
- Linguistics
- Management
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- Music
- Nutrition and Food Sciences
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Special Education
- Theater
- Women’s Studies
Undergraduate Programs
In addition to the college majors, UMCP also offers opportunities
through an Honors College in a variety of fields, the Jimenez-Porter
Writers’ House, the Language House, and College Park Scholars. UMCP is
always looking for new and exciting ways to link students up to
real-world and practical experiences, including opportunities to learn
in global communities.
Graduate Programs
UMCP offers certificate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in a variety of
fields. These programs include American studies, anthropology,
architecture, biochemistry, business management, criminology and
criminal justice, education, engineering, geographical sciences,
hearing and speech sciences, historic preservation, mathematics, public
health, public policy, urban studies, and many other varieties of
degrees related to their undergraduate major.
Rankings
UMCP ranks at number 19 nationally for public universities with 25
programs ranked in the top 10 and 72 programs ranked in the top 25,
according to US News and World Report. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
ranks UMCP at number five on its list of best values for in-state
students in public higher education and number ten for out-of-state
students. They are ranked number 38 overall in world rankings.
Accreditation
UMCP as a whole is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher
Education. Individual colleges within the university have received the
following accreditations:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
American Psychological Association Committee on Accreditation
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education
Council on Education for Public Health
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
Other accreditors include the Maryland State Department of Education,
American Library Association, Accrediting Council on Education in
Journalism and Mass Communications, and American Assembly of Collegiate
Schools of Business.
Departments, Colleges, and Schools
UMCP has ten colleges for undergraduates. They are the College of
Agriculture and Natural Resources; School of Architecture, Planning,
and Preservation; College of Arts and Humanities; College of Behavioral
and Social Sciences; Robert H. Smith School of Business; College of
Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences; College of Education; A.
James Clark School of Engineering; School of Public Health; Philip
Merrill College of Journalism; and Letters and Sciences.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
UMCP offers scholarships on the basis of needs or merit. Needs based
scholarships include gift aids (grants) and self-help (which include
loans and Federal Work-Study). Students who wish to be considered for
financial aid must complete the FAFSA form by February 15. Merit based
scholarships must be applied for by November 1 of the prior school year
of enrollment. A variety of awards are given and no specific
application needs to be filled out. Students who receive aid will be
notified by April of the following year. The most prestigious award is
the Banneker/Key Scholarship which provides payment for tuition, room
and board, and other fees, as well as inclusion into the Honors
College. Students may also qualify for Pell grants and other Federal
grant programs.
Library System
UMCP offers eight libraries for student use. The main library is the
McKeldin Library, which holds the General Collection, as well as some
specialized collections including the East Asia Collection and U.S.
Government Information, Maps, and GIS Services. There are libraries for
Architecture, Art, Engineering and Physical Sciences, and the White
Memorial Chemistry Library. The Hornblake Library has the Special
Collections for archives of the University and the State of Maryland,
Broadcasting and Journalism, Culture and Literature, U.S. Social and
Economic Movements, the Gordon W. Prange Collection, and Non-print
Media Services. The final library is the Priddy Library, affiliated with
The Universities at Shady Grove campus in Rockville, Maryland.
Athletics
UMCP is the home of the Terrapins. UMCP was one of the charter members
of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), but will begin competing in the
Big Ten Conference in July of 2014. The following intercollegiate
sports are available for men: baseball, basketball, football, golf,
lacrosse, soccer, track and field, and wrestling. The following
intercollegiate sports are available for women: basketball, cross
country, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball,
tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
Student Housing
There are 38 different residence halls covering seven different living
communities on campus. A variety of living arrangements and styles are
offered by the school and an emphasis is placed on helping students
feel comfortable in their surroundings. Housing costs are $5,918 per
year and the average meal plan is $3,975.
General Information
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Admission Office Mitchell Building College Park, MD 20742-5235 (301) 314-8385 (800) 422-5867 Fax: (301) 314-9693 [email protected] Contact: Barbara Gill Director of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address College Park, MD 20742-5235 (301) 405-1000 www.maryland.edu |
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Size Bachelor's Master's Doctoral First Professional Setting Suburban setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 39% Percent students who return for sophomore year: 94% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
| Tuition and fees | $7,969 | $8,005 | $8,053 | $8,416 | +4.51% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,025 | $1,025 | $1,025 | $1,025 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,854 | $9,308 | $9,575 | $9,798 | +2.33% |
| Other | $3,024 | $3,024 | $3,024 | $3,024 | 0.00% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,854 | $9,306 | $9,575 | $9,798 | +2.33% |
| Other | $3,024 | $3,024 | $3,024 | $3,024 | 0.00% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-'09 | 2009-'10 | 2010-'11 | 2011-'12 | % change 2010-'12 |
| In-state On Campus | $20,872 | $21,362 | $21,677 | $22,263 | +2.70% |
| In-state Off Campus | $20,872 | $21,360 | $21,677 | $22,263 | +2.70% |
| In-state with Family | $8,994 | $9,030 | $9,078 | $9,441 | +4.00% |
| Average Graduate Student Tuition & Fees |
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| Tuition for In-state Students | $9,000 |
| In-state Student Fees | $1,351 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $19,386 |
| Out-of-state Fees | $1,351 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 2,871 | 74% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,465 | 63% | $15,163,225 | $6,151 |
| – Federal grants | 445 | 11% | $1,991,883 | $4,476 |
| – Pell grants | 444 | 11% | $1,562,572 | $3,519 |
| – Other federal grants | 358 | 9% | $429,311 | $1,199 |
| State/local government grant or scholarships | 973 | 25% | $3,212,482 | $3,302 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,811 | 46% | $9,958,860 | $5,499 |
| Student loan aid | 1,374 | 35% | $9,557,377 | $6,956 |
| – Federal student loans | 1,345 | 34% | $6,458,613 | $4,802 |
| – Other student loans | 217 | 6% | $3,098,764 | $14,280 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | 6468 | 2291 | 638 | – | 234 |
| Agriculture | 106 | 15 | 13 | – | 17 |
| Agricultural Economics | 48 | 10 | 10 | – | – |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other | – | – | – | – | 17 |
| Animal Sciences | 50 | 3 | 3 | – | – |
| Food Science | 8 | 2 | – | – | – |
| Architecture and Related Services | 63 | 12 | – | – | 2 |
| Architecture | 45 | 12 | – | – | 2 |
| Landscape Architecture | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Area, Gender, Cultural, Ethnic, and Group Studies | 79 | 2 | 17 | – | 53 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 9 | – | – | – | 10 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 62 | 1 | 16 | – | – |
| Asian-American Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| East Asian Studies | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Gay/Lesbian Studies | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Latin American Studies | – | – | – | – | 9 |
| Russian Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Women's Studies | 7 | 1 | 1 | – | 16 |
| Biology and Biomedical Sciences | 607 | 62 | 34 | – | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 54 | 1 | 5 | – | – |
| Biology and Biological Sciences, General | 474 | 38 | 3 | – | – |
| Biophysics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | – | 3 | 6 | – | – |
| Conservation Biology | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Ecology | 79 | – | – | – | – |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | – | 1 | 8 | – | – |
| Entomology | – | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| Microbiology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Molecular Biology | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Neuroscience | – | – | 7 | – | 2 |
| Toxicology | – | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Administration, Management, Marketing, etc. | 965 | 642 | 13 | – | – |
| Accounting | 300 | – | – | – | – |
| Apparel and Accessories Marketing Operations | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management | – | 574 | – | – | – |
| Business/Commerce | 58 | 68 | 13 | – | – |
| Finance | 272 | – | – | – | – |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 85 | – | – | – | – |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Management Science | 39 | – | – | – | – |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 171 | – | – | – | – |
| Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management | – | – | – | – | – |
| Communication and Journalism Programs | 392 | 33 | 13 | – | – |
| Journalism | 117 | 26 | 5 | – | – |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 275 | 7 | 8 | – | – |
| Computing and Information Sciences | 156 | 103 | 26 | – | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 118 | 33 | 26 | – | – |
| Information Science/Studies | 38 | 70 | – | – | – |
| Education | 306 | 318 | 72 | – | 68 |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | – | 38 | 15 | – | 6 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | – | 191 | 12 | – | 46 |
| Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | – | 1 | 8 | – | 16 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | – | 28 | 25 | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 98 | – | – | – | – |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 7 | – | – | – | – |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | – | – | – | – | – |
| Health Teacher Education | 116 | – | 4 | – | – |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 25 | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching | 16 | 60 | 8 | – | – |
| Engineering | 595 | 349 | 112 | – | 30 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 54 | 17 | 6 | – | – |
| Agricultural Engineering | 38 | 2 | 3 | – | – |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | – | 1 | 3 | – | – |
| Chemical Engineering | 44 | 8 | 7 | – | – |
| Civil Engineering | 92 | 31 | 10 | – | – |
| Computer Engineering | 37 | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 93 | 33 | 40 | – | – |
| Engineering | – | 130 | – | – | 30 |
| Engineering, Other | 32 | 23 | 7 | – | – |
| Materials Engineering | 13 | 4 | 10 | – | – |
| Mechanical Engineering | 192 | 26 | 24 | – | – |
| Nuclear Engineering | – | 5 | 2 | – | – |
| Systems Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Telecommunications Engineering | – | 69 | – | – | – |
| English Language, Composition and Literature/Letters | 228 | 31 | 16 | – | – |
| Creative Writing | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| English Language and Literature | 228 | 24 | 16 | – | – |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 186 | 22 | 13 | – | – |
| Arabic Language and Literature | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 17 | – | – | – | – |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 14 | 4 | – | – | – |
| French Language and Literature | 23 | 8 | 2 | – | – |
| German Language and Literature | 7 | 1 | 1 | – | – |
| Iranian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | – | – | – | – |
| Italian Language and Literature | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 19 | – | – | – | – |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other | – | 4 | 1 | – | – |
| Linguistics | 26 | 1 | 6 | – | – |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Russian Language and Literature | 8 | – | – | – | – |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 54 | 4 | 3 | – | – |
| Health Services and Allied Health Sciences | 71 | 51 | 42 | – | – |
| Audiology/Audiologist | – | – | 11 | – | – |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 43 | – | – | – | – |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 27 | – | – | – | – |
| Health Services Administration | – | 3 | – | – | – |
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | – | 10 | – | – | – |
| Maternal and Child Health | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| Pre-dentistry Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-veterinary Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Public Health | – | 18 | – | – | – |
| Public Health, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Speech-language Pathology/Pathologist | – | 20 | – | – | – |
| Veterinary Medicine | – | – | 28 | – | – |
| Veterinary Sciences/Veterinary Clinical Sciences | – | – | 2 | – | – |
| History | 184 | 17 | 9 | – | – |
| History | 184 | 17 | 9 | – | – |
| Human Services | – | 114 | 5 | – | 20 |
| Public Policy Analysis | – | 114 | 5 | – | 20 |
| Legal and Law Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pre-law Studies | – | – | – | – | – |
| Library Science | – | 116 | 4 | – | – |
| Library and Information Science | – | 116 | 4 | – | – |
| Library Science, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 101 | 36 | 30 | – | 3 |
| Analysis and Functional Analysis | – | – | – | – | – |
| Applied Mathematics | – | 15 | 15 | – | 1 |
| Computational Mathematics | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mathematics | 101 | 6 | 11 | – | – |
| Statistics | – | 15 | 4 | – | 2 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 17 | 81 | 11 | – | 32 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | – | 17 | 8 | – | – |
| Human Computer Interaction | – | – | – | – | – |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 | 59 | – | – | 28 |
| Museology/Museum Studies | – | – | – | – | 4 |
| Nutrition Sciences | – | 5 | 3 | – | – |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 14 | 33 | – | – | – |
| Environmental Science | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| Land Use Planning and Management/Development | – | 33 | – | – | – |
| Natural Resources/Conservation | 10 | – | – | – | – |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | 220 | 5 | 7 | – | – |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 220 | 5 | 7 | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 128 | 26 | 74 | – | – |
| Astronomy | 11 | 2 | 4 | – | – |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | – | 4 | 9 | – | – |
| Chemical Physics | – | – | 7 | – | – |
| Chemistry | 32 | 3 | 16 | – | – |
| Geology and Earth Science | 8 | 5 | 4 | – | – |
| Physical Sciences | 26 | – | – | – | – |
| Physics | 51 | 12 | 34 | – | – |
| Psychology | 313 | 24 | 27 | – | – |
| Educational Psychology | – | 16 | 9 | – | – |
| Psychology | 313 | 8 | 18 | – | – |
| Psychology, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 1364 | 124 | 52 | – | 7 |
| Anthropology | 42 | 13 | – | – | – |
| Criminology | 470 | 44 | 4 | – | – |
| Demography and Population Studies | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Economics | 375 | 14 | 18 | – | – |
| Geography | 38 | 12 | 9 | – | – |
| Political Science and Government | 293 | 18 | 12 | – | – |
| Social Sciences | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Sociology | 146 | 8 | 9 | – | – |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | – | 15 | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 196 | 73 | 47 | – | – |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 27 | 4 | 5 | – | – |
| Dance | 17 | 3 | – | – | – |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts | 33 | – | – | – | – |
| Dramatic/Theater Arts and Stagecraft, Other | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 89 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Music Performance | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| Music | 14 | 54 | 37 | – | – |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | – | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Technical Theater/Theater Design and Technology | – | 5 | – | – | – |
| Theater Literature, History and Criticism | – | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| Work and Family Studies | 177 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Family and Community Services | 168 | 2 | 1 | – | – |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 9 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Economics B Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Family/Community Services B Foreign Language & Literature Arabic B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Communication Disorders B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Pre-law B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Jewish/Judaic Studies B Physical Sciences Astronomy B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions
officer.
University of Maryland-College Park Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (301) 405-1000 |
| Website: | www.umd.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.admissions.umd.edu/apply/ |
| Address: | , College Park, MD 20742 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 40,743 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 85% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 32,946 (81% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $10,779 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $36,891 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 66% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,388 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Maryland-College Park Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Maryland-College Park.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 3 | 10 | 8 | 5 | |
| Architecture and Related Services | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 7 | 11 | 12 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 12 | 8 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 3 | 5 | 3 | ||
| Education | 20 | 23 | 14 | 8 | |
| Engineering | 1 | 10 | 13 | 10 | |
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 8 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | ||||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 6 | 1 | 6 | 3 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 3 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
| Physical Sciences | 6 | 6 | 6 | ||
| Psychology | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Social Sciences | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 10 | 9 | 4 | ||
| Grand total | 59 | 148 | 132 | 90 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Maryland-College Park and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $10,779 |
| Out-of-state | $36,891 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $14,793 |
| Out-of-state | $30,885 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 3,971 | 66% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 2,928 | 48% | $9,388 |
| Student loan aid | 1,808 | 30% | $8,702 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 14,945 | 49% | $10,020 |
| Federal student loans | 9,304 | 30% | $6,353 |
Admissions & Enrollment
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Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 33,012 | 16,027 | 16,985 | Percent admitted | 100% | 42% | 46% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 13% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Maryland-College Park Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 40,743 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 30,511 |
| Graduate enrollment | 10,232 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Maryland-College Park Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
- Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
- Public Health (PHBG) - Baccalaureate and Graduate level school of public health
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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