University of Maryland-College Park
Non-profit
Private
Regional
The University of Maryland, College Park serves more than 41,000 students, making it the largest higher education institution in the state. The school offers 92 undergraduate majors, 107 master's degrees, and 83 doctoral programs. First-year applicants need to demonstrate a A-/B+ grade average in a rigorous high school curriculum that includes IB/AP classes and at least two years of a foreign language. Graduate criteria differ by program, but typically consist of relevant professional experiences reflected through resume items and three recommendation letters. UMD provides undergraduate majors like behavioral and community health, human development, supply chain management, and environmental science. Bachelor's candidates may design their own major through the school's individual studies program. Graduate degrees cover fields like applied economics, veterinary medicine, and industrial/organizational psychology. The university also delivers a master of innovative technology entrepreneurship program that prepares students to launch and grow IT ventures. UMD delivers online learning through Canvas.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
11% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
94% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Required
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
29k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
88%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Programs
BA
MA
Doc
1
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
2
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
4
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
5
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
6
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
7
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
8
Education
9
Engineering Technologies/Technicians
10
Engineering
11
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
12
English Language And Literature/Letters
13
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
14
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
15
Health Professions And Related Programs
16
History
17
History
18
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
19
Mathematics And Statistics
20
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
21
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
22
Natural Resources And Conservation
23
Philosophy And Religious Studies
24
Physical Sciences
25
Psychology
26
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
27
Security And Protective Services
28
Social Sciences
29
Visual And Performing Arts
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