The 2025 average ACT score of public Maryland colleges is 27 which is same as last year.
University of Maryland-College Park has the highest ACT score of 34 among 6 Maryland colleges that consider ACT score for admission.
Of those 6 Maryland colleges, 3 schools' ACT scores increased compared to last year, and 2 schools' scores decreased. 1 schools' scores are same as last year.
The table below shows the 6 Maryland colleges with the highest ACT scores along with important academic statistics.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $29,151 and graduate tuition & fees is $23,760 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High ACT Score Maryland Public Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 72.92%, and the average SAT score is 1,224, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | ACT Score | SAT Score | Acceptance Rate | Yield | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Total Population | Graduation Rate | Students to Faculty Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MDPublic, 4-year | 34 1 | 1,465 | 44.79% | 21.63% | $41,186 ($11,809) | 41,725 | 89.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 2 1 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MDPublic, 4-year | 29 2 | 1,320 | 72.43% | 21.60% | $31,225 ($13,256) | 13,906 | 70.00% | 17 to 1 |
| 3 1 | St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MDPublic, 4-year | 28 - | 1,250 | 68.63% | 17.27% | $31,374 ($15,298) | 1,630 | 70.00% | 10 to 1 |
| 4 - | Salisbury University Salisbury, MDPublic, 4-year | 27 1 | 1,250 | 87.47% | 18.39% | $22,174 ($11,084) | 7,025 | 68.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 5 - | Towson University Towson, MDPublic, 4-year | 23 2 | 1,090 | 81.97% | 18.18% | $29,820 ($11,728) | 19,401 | 69.00% | 14 to 1 |
| 6 - | Morgan State University Baltimore, MDPublic, 4-year | 18 1 | 970 | 82.23% | 12.37% | $19,124 ($8,229) | 10,739 | 41.00% | 18 to 1 |
| Average | 27 | 1,224 | 72.92% | 18.24% | $29,151 ($11,901) | 15,738 | 67.83% | 15 to 1 |