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University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, Maryland 20742

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Top graduate earnings — known for computer science

University of Maryland-College Park is a public institution in College Park with particular strength in computer science and business. With an average SAT of 1463, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 30.2K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

89% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,860 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,590.

Established
1856
Mascot
Testudo the Terrapin
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Atlantic Coast Conference
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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45%Acceptance
1463SAT Avg
30,246Students
18:1Student:Faculty
89%Grad Rate
$82,860Earnings 10yr
$15,590Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Maryland-College Park Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate44.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1463

Reading & WritingMid: 690
670740
MathMid: 730
700780

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3235

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

44.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1463

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,505
Tuition (out-of-state)$40,306
Room & Board$15,416
Books & Supplies$1,250
Total Cost of Attendance$28,073
Average Net Price$15,590
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$3,603
$30–48K$7,327
$48–75K$12,237
$75–110K$20,855
$110K+$26,239

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,590

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

77.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

215

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (349)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
30,246
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
19%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Black 13%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 24%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate88.6%
Freshman Retention95.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$67,785
8 Years$75,472
10 Years$82,860

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$63,300
Men
$78,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#42
Forbes
#34
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#82

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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