University of Maryland-College Park
College Park, MD · Large suburb
Admissions
- Acceptance rate (most recent year)
- 44.8%
- Applicants (fall 2023)
- 59,377
- Admitted (fall 2023)
- 26,625
- Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
- 6,197
- Yield (admitted who enroll)
- 23%
- Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
- 48%
- Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
- 42%
- SAT reading, middle 50%
- 690–750
- SAT math, middle 50%
- 710–780
- ACT composite, middle 50%
- 32–35
- Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
- 42% / 8%
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
What they look at
- High school GPA
- considered
- High school class rank
- considered
- High school record (transcript)
- required
- College-prep program completed
- considered
- Recommendations
- required
- Demonstration of competencies
- considered
- SAT/ACT scores
- considered
- English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
- required
- Other test
- considered
- Work experience
- considered
- Personal statement or essay
- required
- Legacy status
- not considered
“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.
- Full sticker price (per year)
- $29,299
- Tuition & fees – in-state
- $11,809
- Tuition & fees – out-of-state
- $41,186
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,000
- Students with federal loans
- 22%
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Outcomes
- Graduate within 6 years
- 89%
- Freshmen who return for year 2
- 96%
- Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
- $56,509
- Median earnings, 10 years after starting
- $82,860
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Students & campus
- Undergraduates
- 30,760
- Graduate students
- 10,592
- Student-to-faculty ratio
- 17 : 1
- Women
- 49%
- Students receiving Pell grants
- 19%
- Full-time faculty
- 83%
Undergraduate diversity
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)
Most popular majors
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)
Contacts & links
- President
- Darryll Pines
- Main phone
- (301) 405-1000
How to apply (2026–27)
| Plan | Apply by | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action | November 1 | February 1 |
| Regular Decision | January 20 | April 1 |
- Apply with
- Common App, Own application
- Application fee
- $80 (waivers available)
- SAT/ACT
- Optional
- Essays
- 1 essay (max 650 words) chosen from UMD's prompts
- Recommendations
- 1 counselor + 1 teacher
Testing: Test-optional through the spring and fall 2027 application cycles
Financial aid policies
- Merit scholarships: Merit scholarships (Banneker/Key, President's) reviewed automatically for Nov 1 EA applicants
- Terrapin Commitment covers tuition and fees for Marylanders with unmet need, family income $75,000 or less
Early rounds & waitlist (2025-2026)
- Waitlist: offered / accepted / admitted
- 247 / 0 / 0
Source: the college’s official website and Common Data Set 2025-2026: admissions.umd.edu, admissions.umd.edu, admissions.umd.edu, admissions.umd.edu. Dates can change, so always confirm on the college’s site.