University of Maryland
College Park, MD | admissions.umd.edu
The University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship university and one of the nation’s preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and nearly 400,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.
Representatives
Ebony Freeman She/Her/Hers
West Coast Regional Coordinator
(240) 713-4655
efreema4@umd.edu
Details
Institution Type
Public
Campus Setting
Suburban
Closest Airport (Distance)
DCA (16 mi)
Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
30,000 / 40,000
Average Class Size
30
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
24.3% / 50.2% / 14%
Athletics Division
Division I
Athletics League
Big Ten Conference
Mid-Range ACT / SAT
32 - 35 / 1400 - 1530
Mid-Range GPA
No Answer
GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Weighted
Scholarships: Weighted
Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
56,675 / No Answer (44.3%)
Deposits
No Answer
Applications Accepted
Common App
Standout Admissions Network
Application Information
Test Optional? Yes
Demonstrated Interest? No
Rolling Admission? No
Admission Interview? No
Need-blind Admission? Yes
WUE Tuition Exchange? No
CA Specific Scholarships? No
Freshman App Deadlines
Early Action: Nov 1
Regular Decision: Jan 20
Transfer App Deadline
Fall (Early Action): Mar 1
Fall (Regular Decision): June 1
Spring (Early Action): Aug 1
Spring (Regular Decision): Nov 15
Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
Nov 1
Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
Fall: Mar 1
Spring: Aug 1
Link to Scholarship Info
financialaid.umd.edu/types-aid
Points of Pride
UMD has students from 50 states and 116 countries.
There are 400+ study abroad destinations.
With proximity to the nation’s capital, Terps can enjoy the abundance of cultural, professional and recreational opportunities Washington, D.C. has to offer.