Maryland Public Colleges with Higher ACT Scores for Admission

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.

Comparison between Maryland Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores

Table. Maryland Public Colleges With The Highest ACT Scores Comparison
School NameACT ScoreSAT ScoreAcceptance RateYieldUndergraduate Tuition & FeesTotal PopulationGraduation RateStudents to Faculty Ratio
1
-		University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MDPublic, 4-year 34
1		1,46544.79%21.63%$41,186
($11,809)		41,72589.00%17 to 1
2
1		University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MDPublic, 4-year 29
2		1,32072.43%21.60%$31,225
($13,256)		13,90670.00%17 to 1
3
1		St. Mary's College of Maryland St. Mary's City, MDPublic, 4-year 28
-		1,25068.63%17.27%$31,374
($15,298)		1,63070.00%10 to 1
4
-		Salisbury University Salisbury, MDPublic, 4-year 27
1		1,25087.47%18.39%$22,174
($11,084)		7,02568.00%14 to 1
5
-		Towson University Towson, MDPublic, 4-year 23
2		1,09081.97%18.18%$29,820
($11,728)		19,40169.00%14 to 1
6
-		Morgan State University Baltimore, MDPublic, 4-year 18
1		97082.23%12.37%$19,124
($8,229)		10,73941.00%18 to 1
Average271,22472.92%18.24%$29,151
($11,901)		15,73867.83%15 to 1