University of Maryland, College Park
#46 in National Universities
Overview
University of Maryland, College Park is a public institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,353 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,340 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Maryland, College Park's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #46. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,505; out-of-state tuition and fees are $40,306.
Located between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, the University of Maryland offers students a suburban lifestyle within easy reach of big-city experiences. The flagship campus in College Park, which has its own subway stop on the D.C.-area Metro transit system, is close to the nation's capital. There are more than 800 clubs and organizations on campus, including nearly 60 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and all other students are not required to live on campus. Students looking for additional activities can visit the university's "SEE UMD" website, which stands for "Student Entertainment Events" and offers movie screenings, comedy shows, lectures and more. Sports also offer yearlong distractions. The Maryland Terrapins compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. The mascot, Testudo, is a Diamondback terrapin — a species of turtle that is the official state reptile. One of several Testudo sculptures on campus sits in front of McKeldin Library, and rubbing its nose is thought to bring good luck, particularly before exams.
The University of Maryland has a highly ranked graduate program in education and the noted A. James Clark School of Engineering, as well as well-regarded offerings through the Robert H. Smith School of Business. The university regularly earns accolades for its sustainable and clean energy initiatives, such as its plan to be carbon neutral by 2050 and campus-wide efforts to compost dining hall waste. Famous Maryland alumni span the professional spectrum and include NASA scientist Charles Bennett, broadcast journalist Connie Chung and "Sesame Street" and "The Muppet Show" creator Jim Henson.
University of Maryland, College Park is a public institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 30,353 (fall 2022), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,340 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Maryland, College Park's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #46. Its in-state tuition and fees are $11,505; out-of-state tuition and fees are $40,306.
Located between Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, the University of Maryland offers students a suburban lifestyle within easy reach of big-city experiences. The flagship campus in College Park, which has its own subway stop on the D.C.-area Metro transit system, is close to the nation's capital. There are more than 800 clubs and organizations on campus, including nearly 60 fraternities and sororities. Freshmen and all other students are not required to live on campus. Students looking for additional activities can visit the university's "SEE UMD" website, which stands for "Student Entertainment Events" and offers movie screenings, comedy shows, lectures and more. Sports also offer yearlong distractions. The Maryland Terrapins compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference. The mascot, Testudo, is a Diamondback terrapin — a species of turtle that is the official state reptile. One of several Testudo sculptures on campus sits in front of McKeldin Library, and rubbing its nose is thought to bring good luck, particularly before exams.
The University of Maryland has a highly ranked graduate program in education and the noted A. James Clark School of Engineering, as well as well-regarded offerings through the Robert H. Smith School of Business. The university regularly earns accolades for its sustainable and clean energy initiatives, such as its plan to be carbon neutral by 2050 and campus-wide efforts to compost dining hall waste. Famous Maryland alumni span the professional spectrum and include NASA scientist Charles Bennett, broadcast journalist Connie Chung and "Sesame Street" and "The Muppet Show" creator Jim Henson.
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At-a-Glance
Setting
Suburban
In-state tuition and fees
$11,505
Undergraduate Enrollment
30,353
Acceptance Rate
44%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$40,306
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,505
Room & Board
$15,417(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$14,951
$17,500
$17,500
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$40,306
In-State Tuition & Fees
$11,505
Room & Board
$15,417(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$14,951
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
74%
18:1
47%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
18%
N/A
Social Sciences
13%
N/A
Engineering
13%
N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
11%
N/A
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
8%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
30
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
71%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
25%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
33,293
Citations Per Publication
17:1
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Students
30,353
Graduate Enrollment
10,439
Total Enrollment
40,792
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
27,913
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
51%
Minority Enrollment
51%
Minority Enrollment
42%
White
23%
Asian
13%
Black
10%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
3%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
107+
Sports Teams
29
Fraternities
28
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
74%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
36%
Average Debt at Graduation
$30,420
$52,665
$52,665
Graduation Rate
74%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
36%
Average Debt at Graduation
$30,420
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