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University of Maryland, College Park is a public national university located in College Park, Maryland. University of Maryland-College Park is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at University of Maryland-College Park is in the top 10% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $71,837 10 years after enrolling, 3rd in Maryland, and in the top 10% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, University of Maryland-College Park bachelor students earn 13% more than the national average. University of Maryland-College Park is ranked 1st in Maryland.
University of Maryland, College Park’s median net annual cost of $18,048 and average years to graduate of 4.4 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at University of Maryland-College Park sorted by number of graduates - Biology, Computer Systems Analysis, Public Health, Economics, Finance, Mechanical Engineering - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$18,048
Average years to graduate
4.4
Mathematics
Rank: #26
Economic score: 1.37
Accounting
Rank: #39
Economic score: 1.39
Aerospace Engineering
Rank: #23
Economic score: 1.45
Civil Engineering
Rank: #59
Economic score: 1.6
Marketing
Rank: #22
Economic score: 1.63
Comms & Media Studies
Rank: #22
Economic score: 2.18
Poli Sci/Government
Rank: #59
Economic score: 2.7
Criminology
Rank: #10
Economic score: 2.89
Health & Fitness
Rank: #34
Economic score: 2.92
Psychology
Rank: #98
Economic score: 4.57
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 6 graduate programs at University of Maryland-College Park - Business Administration, Engineering, Curriculum and Instruction, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Library Science, Public Policy Analysis - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Educ. Administration
Rank: #96
Economic score: 0.35
Public Health
Rank: #23
Economic score: 0.48
Accounting
Rank: #244
Economic score: 0.52
Special Education
Rank: #110
Economic score: 0.55
Communication disorder sciences
Rank: #54
Economic score: 0.62
Journalism
Rank: #10
Economic score: 0.68
English Language & Lit
Rank: #21
Economic score: 0.74
Urban Studies
Rank: #7
Economic score: 0.77
Natural Resources Mgmt.
Rank: #9
Economic score: 0.86
Music
Rank: #41
Economic score: 1
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.4 years. 83% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at University of Maryland-College Park is 16% higher than the state average, and 16% above the average for all national universities in the country.
At University of Maryland-College Park, Pell Grant recipients represent 18% of the measured graduating class, 17% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at University of Maryland-College Park graduates within 4.4 years.
University of Maryland-College Park is in the bottom 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
University of Maryland, College Park’s economic mobility score of 17.25 is calculated by adjusting the 0.54 economic score of lower-income students by the 18% pell grant recipients within the student body. University of Maryland-College Park’s EMS of 17.25 ranks in the top 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at University of Maryland, College Park pays $18,048 a year, $9,759 less than the $27,807 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $18,048
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At University of Maryland-College Park, 56% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $18,048 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 22% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $8,722. This is 32% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,065
Pell grants
$5,136
State grants
$5,585
Institutional grants
$8,127
University of Maryland, College Park's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 52% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 50,183 applicants, of which 26,109 were admitted and 6,072 enrolled. University of Maryland-College Park doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
93%
83%
Female
51%
59%
First time
64%
59%
In-state
74%
68%
1st generation
22%
35%
White
47%
52%
Black
12%
14%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Asian
19%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
12%
12%