University of Maryland-College Park
PublicCollege Park, MD
The University of Maryland was founded in 1856 and serves as Maryland's flagship public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., it comprises multiple colleges and schools offering more than 300 degree programs. The university has designated itself the nation's first "Do Good Campus," emphasizing social innovation and nonprofit leadership through initiatives such as its annual Do Good Challenge.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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From University of Maryland-College Park's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Maryland-College Park look for in applicants?
Per University of Maryland-College Park's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Maryland-College Park's acceptance rate?
University of Maryland-College Park in College Park, MD admits approximately 45% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Maryland-College Park?
Admitted students at University of Maryland-College Park typically score between 1400–1530 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Maryland-College Park?
Admitted students at University of Maryland-College Park typically score between 32–35 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Maryland-College Park cost?
University of Maryland-College Park's total cost of attendance is reported at $29,299 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Maryland-College Park?
University of Maryland-College Park's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Maryland-College Park require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Maryland-College Park doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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