University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, Maryland
44.18%
Admission Rate
Somewhat Selective
29,905 Undergraduates Enrolled
- Public
- Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- Four-year, full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
- Four-year, large, primarily residential
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The University of Maryland, College Park (University of Maryland, UMD, or simply Maryland) is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. It is also the largest university in both the state and the Washington metropolitan area, with more than 41,000 students representing all fifty states and 123 countries, and a global alumni network of over 388,000. Its twelve schools and colleges together offer over 200 degree-granting programs, including 92 undergraduate majors, 107 master's programs, and 83 doctoral programs. UMD is a member of the Association of American Universities and competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Big Ten Conference.
The University of Maryland's proximity to the nation's capital has resulted in many research partnerships with the federal government; faculty receive research funding and institutional support from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, NASA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Security Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is labeled a "Public Ivy", denoting a quality of education comparable to the private Ivy League. UMD is ranked among the top 100 universities both nationally and globally by several indices, including its perennially top-ranked criminology and criminal justice department.
In 2016, the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore formalized their strategic partnership after their collaboration successfully created more innovative medical, scientific, and educational programs, as well as greater research grants and joint faculty appointments than either campus has been able to accomplish on its own. According to the National Science Foundation, the university spent a combined $1.1 billion on research and development in 2019, ranking it 14th overall in the nation and 8th among all public institutions. As of 2021, the operating budget of the University of Maryland is approximately $2.2 billion.
"University of Maryland, College Park." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Maryland,_College_Park.
The University of Maryland's proximity to the nation's capital has resulted in many research partnerships with the federal government; faculty receive research funding and institutional support from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, NASA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Security Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" and is labeled a "Public Ivy", denoting a quality of education comparable to the private Ivy League. UMD is ranked among the top 100 universities both nationally and globally by several indices, including its perennially top-ranked criminology and criminal justice department.
In 2016, the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore formalized their strategic partnership after their collaboration successfully created more innovative medical, scientific, and educational programs, as well as greater research grants and joint faculty appointments than either campus has been able to accomplish on its own. According to the National Science Foundation, the university spent a combined $1.1 billion on research and development in 2019, ranking it 14th overall in the nation and 8th among all public institutions. As of 2021, the operating budget of the University of Maryland is approximately $2.2 billion.
"University of Maryland, College Park." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 15 February 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Maryland,_College_Park.
Location
City
College Park, Maryland
Locale
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Region
Mid East (DE, DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Academics
Predominant Degree Awarded
Predominantly bachelor's-degree granting
Highest Degree Awarded
Graduate degree
Most Popular Fields
| Field | % Students |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 15.3% |
| Engineering | 13.2% |
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | 12.8% |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | 12.7% |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | 8.0% |
| Health Professions And Related Programs | 5.6% |
| Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | 5.2% |
| Psychology | 3.7% |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | 2.7% |
| Mathematics And Statistics | 2.2% |
| Visual And Performing Arts | 2.0% |
| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1.8% |
| English Language And Literature/Letters | 1.8% |
| Physical Sciences | 1.7% |
| Education | 1.7% |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | 1.3% |
| Architecture And Related Services | 1.2% |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | 1.1% |
| Natural Resources And Conservation | 0.9% |
| History | 0.8% |
| Philosophy And Religious Studies | 0.4% |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 0.3% |
| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | 0.2% |
Cost
In State Tuition
$10,779.00
Out of State Tuition
$36,891.00
Percentage Students Receiving Aid
30.25%
Average Net Cost After Aid
$19,045.00
Admissions
SAT Scores
1389
Composite Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 760 | 705 | 650 |
| Verbal | 710 | 670 | 630 |
ACT Scores
32
Cumulative Average
| Percentile | 75% | 50% | 25% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math | 33 | 30 | 27 |
| English | 35 | 33 | 30 |
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