A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A
  2. Value
    A
  3. Diversity
    A
  4. Campus
    A-
  5. Athletics
    A+
  6. Party Scene
    A+
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    A+
  12. Safety
    C-
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University of Maryland - College Park is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
Address
Mitchell Building
College Park, MD 20742
Website
umd.edu

University of Maryland - College Park Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
48%
SAT Range
1210-1420
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for University of Maryland - College Park

Cost

Net Price
$14,833/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $6,938/ year
  • $30-48k
    $9,521/ year
  • $49-75k
    $14,502/ year
  • $76-110k
    $19,152/ year
  • $110k+
    $21,418/ year

Academics

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.293 responses
50%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.300 responses
52%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.298 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Biology
    548 Graduates
  • Economics
    388 Graduates
  • Criminology
    385 Graduates
  • Psychology
    363 Graduates
  • Accounting
    325 Graduates
  • Finance
    319 Graduates
  • Communications
    317 Graduates
  • Mechanical Engineering
    296 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    291 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    289 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
25,027Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
14%
Varsity Athletes
2%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 175 responses
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  • There's so many different types of students
    47%
  • Spirited
    15%
  • Open minded
    14%
  • Determined
    9%
  • Well-rounded
    5%
  • Inspiring
    3%
  • Individual
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
53%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.377 responses
Poll
74%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.442 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 191 responses
Report
  • There's a place for everyone
    30%
  • School Pride
    21%
  • HUGE!
    14%
  • Place for everyone, Huge, School Pride
    14%
  • Go Terps!
    11%
  • The best decision you'll make
    6%
  • We have a few great departments
    2%

After University of Maryland - College Park

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$59,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
85%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
80%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.181 responses
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University of Maryland - College Park Reviews

4,677 reviews
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Overall, the university of Maryland, College Park has been a fantastic experience! There are over 800 clubs and student organizations. The Professors are amazing, many of them Conduct research and work with undergrads and grads. Many of the colleges & departments partner with local businesses, organizations and the federal government to secure internships for students. These are fantastic resources because of the proximity of the campus to D.C. The campus is also very green friendly.
The cons, traffic and parking on campus is a nightmare. I strongly recommend public transportation. There are 38,000 undergrads & 14,000 grad students, if you don't like big campuses this will be a challenge. The area surrounding the campus, While it's fine during the day it's not always the safest during the evenings. Luckily the university sends out text/email security alerts to students.
Overall my experience at Maryland has been great and I would strongly recommend it to prospective students.
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UMD is an amazing school. You will meet such a broad array of students here, from tons of different backgrounds who share a common commitment to their education. UMD has employed a fantastic system of small living and learning programs that are specialized to your interests and connect you with peers, faculty, and professional opportunities within your field. The Honors College is amazing, you'll meet tons of people who have already published research, are interning at NIH, have won national poetry competitions, are award winning artists!
UMD's reputation is growing quickly, its business, engineering, education, computer science, mathematics and physics programs are already top ranked and its mechanical engineering program is 16th in the nation-my small plug for meche :) Plus billions of dollars going into research on campus!
Its campus is stunning and the proximity to DC means tons of opportunities
The overall feeling here is happy and lively, people are excited to learn!
The University of Maryland is a great school academically, the university holds high standards and it's location is great because it is very close to the D.C. metropolitan area. However, there could be some improvements such as, the renovation of buildings, and better options for student housing and campus dining. The campus itself is a beautiful campus, the student life is very active hosting many events and activities to get the student body involved. Overall, UMD is a school to consider, as many changes are being made for the better!