University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, Maryland

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1856Large suburbSEVP certified

About

The University of Maryland, College Park (University of Maryland, UMD, or simply Maryland) is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States, near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. The University of Maryland is the largest university in Maryland and in the Washington metropolitan area. Its eleven schools and colleges offer over 200 degree-granting programs, including 113 undergraduate majors, 107 master's programs, and 83 doctoral programs. UMD's athletic teams are known as the Maryland Terrapins and compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big Ten Conference.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$42,053
Estimated total for international students: US$59,579
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$12,290
Total cost for in-state students: US$29,816

Net price calculatorfinancialaid.umd.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 30,760
Graduate students: 10,592
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 17 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 45%
SAT: Reading and writing 690–750 · Maths 710–780
ACT: 32–35

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 88%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$89,228

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (296)

Bachelor's degrees90 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural EngineeringAgricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherAgriculture, GeneralAgriculture/Veterinary Preparatory ProgramsAnimal SciencesAnthropologyApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological/Biosystems EngineeringBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyForestryGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Computer InteractionHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInterior ArchitectureInternational BusinessIranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySoil SciencesSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees94 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural EngineeringAgricultural Public ServicesAgriculture, GeneralAnimal SciencesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitectural Sciences and TechnologyArchitectureArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ProgrammingComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionDanceData AnalyticsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryHuman Computer InteractionInformation Science/StudiesIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLandscape ArchitectureLibrary Science and AdministrationLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNuclear EngineeringPhilosophyPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSustainability StudiesSystems EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/AffairsVeterinary Biomedical and Clinical SciencesZoology/Animal Biology

Doctoral degrees68 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAgricultural Business and ManagementAgricultural EngineeringAgriculture, GeneralAnimal SciencesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsAtmospheric Sciences and MeteorologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCity/Urban, Community, and Regional PlanningCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminologyCurriculum and InstructionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInformation Science/StudiesJournalismLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNuclear EngineeringPhilosophyPhysicsPlant SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasVeterinary Biomedical and Clinical SciencesZoology/Animal Biology

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesVeterinary Medicine

Undergraduate certificates6 subjects

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherAgriculture, GeneralArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Post-baccalaureate certificates8 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsCurriculum and InstructionEngineering, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisSocial Sciences, GeneralStatistics

Graduate certificates28 subjects

Agriculture, GeneralApplied MathematicsArchitectureArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCurriculum and InstructionDemographyEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesGeography and CartographyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMuseology/Museum StudiesNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.