ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

University of Maryland, College Park

The University of Maryland, College Park is a public university in MD, founded in 1856 and offers Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 30,875, and the graduate enrollment is 9,834. The University of Maryland, College Park is a moderately selective school, receiving 32,211 applications and accepting 51.0% of applicants. The University of Maryland College Park's athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, the University of Maryland, College Park employs 1,849 full-time instructional staff (92% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 17:1 student to faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
College Park, Maryland
Avg. GPA
4.4
Est. average tuition
$39,468

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
30,608
Full-Time Faculty
1,845
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
18 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
660–740
SAT Math
680–780
ACT Composite
32–35
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • GPA/Rigor of Courses Very Important
  • Test Scores Considered
  • Extracurriculars Considered
  • Essays Considered

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Football | Basketball | Field Hockey | Baseball | Cross Country | Golf | Lacrosse | Soccer | Swimming | Tennis | Track & Field | Wrestling

Women's Sports

Field Hockey | Ultimate Frisbee | Basketball | Cross Country | Golf | Gymnastics | Lacrosse | Rowing | Soccer | Softball | Swimming | Tennis | Track & Field | Volleyball