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University of Maryland-College Park

University of Maryland-College Park is a public university in a large suburb of the Washington, DC metro with 30,608 students and a 45% acceptance rate.

College Park, Maryland · Public · Suburb, large · 30,608 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · Big TenEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

45%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,473

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

32–35

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,678

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

89%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

96%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$82,860

10 years after entry

Students

30,608

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026February 1, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		January 20, 2027April 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: admissions.umd.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$2,962
$30,001–48,000$6,051
$48,001–75,000$10,273
$75,001–110,000$18,250
Over $110,000$26,691

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Maryland-College Park courseCredits
Calculus BC48 MATH 140 (FSMA and FSAR) and MATH 141
Macroeconomics33 History/Social Science (DSHS)
Microeconomics33 History/Social Science (DSHS)
World History: Modern33 Lower Level Elective
European History33 Lower Level Elective
Music Theory33 MUSC 140 (DSSP)
African American Studies (10)33 Lower Level Elective
Art History (13)33 Lower Level Elective
Show all 37 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus BC48 MATH 140 (FSMA and FSAR) and MATH 141
Macroeconomics33 History/Social Science (DSHS)
Macroeconomics43 ECON 201 (DSHS)
Microeconomics33 History/Social Science (DSHS)
Microeconomics43 ECON 200 (DSHS)
World History: Modern33 Lower Level Elective
European History33 Lower Level Elective
European History43 HIST 113 (DSHS)
European History56 HIST 112 and HIST 113 (DSHS)
Music Theory33 MUSC 140 (DSSP)
African American Studies (10)33 Lower Level Elective
African American Studies (10)43 AASP 100 (DSHS and DVUP)
Art History (13)33 Lower Level Elective
Art History (13)43 ARTH 200 (DSHU and DVUP) or ARTH 201 (DSHU and DVUP)
Art Studio-2D Design (15)33 Lower Level Elective
Art Studio-2D Design (15)43 ARTT 100 (DSSP)
Art Studio-3D Design (16)33 Lower Level Elective
Art Studio-3D Design (16)43 Lower Level Elective, with option for portfolio review
Art Studio-Drawing (14)33 Lower Level Elective
Art Studio-Drawing (14)43 ARTT 110 (DSSP)
Biology (20)34 Lab Science (DSNL)
Biology (20)48 BSCI 160, BSCI 161 (DSNL), and BSCI 170, BSCI 171 (DSNL)
Chemistry (25)33 Lower Level Elective
Chemistry (25)3
Chinese Language & Culture (28)* 3 Lower…Chinese Language & Culture (28)* 3 Lower Level Elective
Chemistry (25)44 CHEM 131 and CHEM 132 (DSNL)
Chemistry (25)56 CHEM 131 and CHEM 132 (DSNL); CHEM 271
Comparative Government and Politics33 Lower Level Elective
Comparative Government and Politics43 GVPT 280
Computer Science A (31)32 Lower Level Elective
Computer Science A (31)3
Computer Science Principles (32) 3 Lower…Computer Science Principles (32) 3 Lower Level Elective [INST majors - consult advisor for applicability]
Computer Science A (31)43 Lower Level Elective
Computer Science A (31)54 CMSC 131
English Language and Composition (36)33 Lower Level Elective
English Language and Composition (36)43 Academic Writing (FSAW)
English Literature and Composition (37)33 Lower Level Elective
English Literature and Composition (37)46 ENGL 278 and Lower Level Elective
Environmental Science (40)33 Lower Level Elective
Environmental Science (40)43 Non-Lab Science (DSNS)
French Language and Culture (48)3
4 Lower Level Elective [consult French…4 Lower Level Elective [consult French department for placement]
French Language and Culture (48)44 FREN 203
French Language and Culture (48)56 FREN 204 and Lower Level Elective
Geography-Human33 History/Social Science (DSHS)
Geography-Human43 GEOG 202 (DSHS and DVCC)
German Language and Culture (55)33 Lower Level Elective
German Language and Culture (55)44 GERS 203
German Language and Culture (55)57 GERS 203 and GERS 204
Government and Politics – US (57)33 History/Social Science (DSHS)
Government and Politics – US (57)43 GVPT 170 (DSHS)
History- United States (07)33 Lower Level Elective
History- United States (07)4
3 HIST 200 (DSHS or DSHU) or HIST 201 (DSHS or…3 HIST 200 (DSHS or DSHU) or HIST 201 (DSHS or DSHU and DVUP)
History- United States (07)5
6 HIST 200 (DSHS or DSHU) and HIST 201 (DSHS or…6 HIST 200 (DSHS or DSHU) and HIST 201 (DSHS or DSHU and DVUP)
Italian Language and Culture (62)34 ITAL 103- [student placement into ITAL 203]
Italian Language and Culture (62)44 ITAL 203- [student placement into ITAL 204]
Italian Language and Culture (62)53 ITAL 204- [student placement into ITAL 207]
Japanese Language and Culture (64)33 Lower Level Elective
Latin3
3 Lower Level Elective [consult Classics…3 Lower Level Elective [consult Classics advisor for placement]
Latin44 LATN 201
Math-Precalculus (65)33 Lower Level Elective
Math-Precalculus (65)3Math-Calculus AB (66) 3 Lower Level Elective
Math-Precalculus (65)4
(credit granted for Calculus AB or BC- not both)…(credit granted for Calculus AB or BC- not both) 4 MATH 140 (FSMA and FSAR)
Math-Precalculus (65)43 MATH 115 (FSMA)
Physics 1 (83)34 Lab Science (DSNL)
Physics 1 (83)44 PHYS 121 (DSNL)
Physics 2 (84)34 Lab Science (DSNL)
Physics 2 (84)44 PHYS 122 (DSNL)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism34 Lab Science (DSNL)
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4
4 PHYS 260 and PHYS 271 (DSNL) [PHYS…4 PHYS 260 and PHYS 271 (DSNL) [PHYS majors-consult advisor for more information]
Physics C: Mechanics34 Lab Science (DSNL)
Physics C: Mechanics4
4 PHYS 161 and PHYS 261 (DSNL) [PHYS…4 PHYS 161 and PHYS 261 (DSNL) [PHYS majors-consult advisor for more information]
Psychology (85)33 Lower Level Elective
Psychology (85)43 PSYC 100 (DSHS or DSNS)
Research33 Lower Level Elective
Seminar33 Lower Level Elective
Spanish Language and Culture (87)3
3 Lower Level Elective [contact Spanish advisor…3 Lower Level Elective [contact Spanish advisor for placement]
Spanish Language and Culture (87)43 SPAN 204
Spanish Language and Culture (87)56 SPAN 204 and Lower Level Elective
Spanish Literature and Culture (89)3
3 Lower Level Elective [contact Spanish advisor…3 Lower Level Elective [contact Spanish advisor for placement]
Spanish Literature and Culture (89)56 SPAN 207 (DSHU) and Lower Level Elective
Statistics (90)33 Lower Level Elective
Statistics (90)43 STAT 100 (FSMA and FSAR)

Source: registrar.umd.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Computer Science948
Information Science/Studies702
Biology/Biological Sciences428
Psychology395
Finance359
Public Health, Other316
Mechanical Engineering302
Criminology290
Show the other 84 majors
Political Science and Government254
Speech Communication and Rhetoric253
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics250
Marketing/Marketing Management193
Mathematics185
Exercise Science and Kinesiology179
Business Administration and Management145
Architecture138
Accounting134
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering130
Civil Engineering118
Ecology112
Journalism108
Neuroscience107
English Language and Literature103
Electrical and Electronics Engineering99
Computer Engineering94
Public Policy Analysis93
Sociology90
Agricultural Engineering88
Community Health and Preventive Medicine73
Fine/Studio Arts71
Management Science65
Physics63
History59
Animal Sciences56
Applied and Professional Ethics55
Family and Community Services55
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management51
Communication Sciences and Disorders50
Environmental Science45
Elementary Education and Teaching42
Biochemistry42
Chemistry41
Chemical Engineering39
Developmental and Child Psychology33
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation28
Engineering, Other26
Anthropology26
Music Performance26
Agricultural Economics25
Food Science25
International Business/Trade/Commerce24
Geographic Information Science and Cartography24
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching21
Film/Cinema/Media Studies21
Spanish Language and Literature19
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts18
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology18
Astronomy17
Secondary Education and Teaching17
Agriculture15
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other15
Real Estate15
Linguistics14
Music Teacher Education14
Sustainability Studies14
Philosophy13
Materials Engineering12
Art History, Criticism and Conservation12
Dance11
Music10
Japanese Language and Literature9
Arabic Language and Literature9
Geology/Earth Science8
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching7
Pre-Veterinary Studies7
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics6
French Language and Literature6
Special Education and Teaching6
Plant Sciences6
Biological/Biosystems Engineering5
Women's Studies5
American/United States Studies/Civilization5
Computer Engineering, Other4
Russian Language and Literature4
African-American/Black Studies3
Chinese Language and Literature3
Jewish/Judaic Studies2
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2
German Language and Literature2
Art Teacher Education2
Iranian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Human Computer Interaction1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Maryland-College Park ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

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Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Ten

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big Ten

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

11% of men in fraternities · 14% of women in sororities · 12% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

6,436,489 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)

Nearest hub airport

Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (DCA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 14.0 of 20

Elevation

153 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

25°F

July high

87°F

Annual snowfall

15.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

30 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,310 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size