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  • COLLEGE PARK, MD
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University of Maryland - College Park

#1 in Top Public Universities in Maryland
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      A
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
      A+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      C minus
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B
    Maryland is a highly rated public university located in College Park, Maryland in the Washington, D.C. Area. It is a large institution with an enrollment of 28,160 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Maryland acceptance rate is 51%. Popular majors include Computer Science, Information Science, and Biology. Graduating 87% of students, Maryland alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $47,200.
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    7999 REGENTS DR
    COLLEGE PARK, MD 20742
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Big Ten Conference
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    UMCP Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    51%
    Application Deadline
    January 20
    SAT Range
    1270-1480
    ACT Range
    30-34
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    admissions.umd.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,643 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,127 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    67%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Computer Science
      810 Graduates
    • Information Science
      642 Graduates
    • Biology
      536 Graduates
    • Economics
      432 Graduates
    • Public Health
      405 Graduates
    • Finance
      384 Graduates
    • Psychology
      356 Graduates
    • Criminology
      335 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      331 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      319 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      37%
    • On Campus
      1%
    • Online
      62%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    28,160 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,715
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    15%
    Varsity Athletes
    2%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $62,900 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    87%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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