University of Maryland-College Park (UMD)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Large
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	11,846
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	52%
Students retention rate	95%
On-time graduation rate	88%

Located in College Park, Maryland, UMD is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Maryland-College Park is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UMD is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Maryland is 13-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

UMD boasts an impressive student retention rate of 95% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

52%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,955

Cost of attendance at University of Maryland-College Park in 2022 for students from Maryland.

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Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$38,636

Cost of attendance at University of Maryland-College Park in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 56 of freshman students at University of Maryland-College Park received on average $10,645 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,645

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	796	15%	$5,191	$4,131,904
Other Federal Grant	1,359	26%	$5,710	$7,760,511
State Grant/Scholarships	899	17%	$5,585	$5,020,601
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,298	43%	$8,127	$18,675,195
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,955	56%	$10,645	$31,456,307

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Maryland-College Park students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Maryland-College Park students is 87.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 88.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 86.9%.

87.7%

asian 92.6% 671 students
African American 82.4% 394 students
white 87.6% 1,819 students
unknown 91.8% 56 students
hawaiian 80.0% 4 students
hispanic 86.3% 315 students
International Students 88.8% 87 students
Mixed Race 82.9% 136 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Ten Conference
Baseball Big Ten Conference
Basketball Big Ten Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Ten Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Maryland-College Park provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Maryland-College Park offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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