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University of Maryland Global Campus

UMGC

Adelphi, Maryland 20783-8010

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for computer science

University of Maryland Global Campus is a public institution in Adelphi with particular strength in computer science and business.

A large campus of 48.2K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,287 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,514.

Established
1947
Type
Public university
Acceptance
SAT Avg
48,238Students
20:1Student:Faculty
30%Grad Rate
$65,287Earnings 10yr
$14,514Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Maryland Global Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,992
Tuition (out-of-state)$12,336
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$19,790
Average Net Price$14,514
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,514

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,514

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

343

Peer Average

240

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

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

Programs (101)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
48,238
Gender Split
44% / 56%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Black 26%
Hispanic 18%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate29.6%
Freshman Retention52.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,051
8 Years$60,167
10 Years$65,287

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,100
Men
$71,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

116High

Estimated from MD state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
10 mi(17 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
29 mi(50 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
115 mi(199 min)

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