UMD Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 44.79%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1465. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,809
- Out-of-State Tuition: $41,186
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UMD:
- Total Enrollment: 41,725, including 1,668 online students
- 31,133 Undergraduate, 10,592 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 50.8% men, 49.2% women.
- This is a very large institution, likely offering a vast array of programs, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 89%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 96%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 378 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 203 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UMD Overview
University of Maryland-College Park (UMD) is a four-year, public school located in College Park, MD. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UMD's tuition & fees is $11,809 for Maryland residents and $41,186 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 53% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $13,172.
The school has a total enrollment of 41,725 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
UMD's acceptance rate is 44.79% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21.63%. The median SAT score is 1465 and the ACT score is 34.
UMD ranked 62nd in National Universities and 3rd in Maryland Colleges rankings. University of Maryland-College Park is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Maryland-College Park is $11,809 for in-state students and $41,186 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $18,276 for in-state students and $38,207 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,121 for Maryland residents and $42,085 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $18,720 for Maryland residents and $39,049 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,809 | $41,186 |
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| Graduate | $18,276 | $38,207 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,121 | $42,085 |
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| Graduate | $18,720 | $39,049 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Maryland-College Park offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMD
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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