University of Maryland-College Park, MD
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Maryland-College Park Rankings
Affordability64
Selectivity82
Retention90
Graduation80
Earnings68
Diversity80
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Maryland-College Park
80%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
20%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences9%
Education2%
Engineering14%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service<1%
Social Sciences18%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Maryland-College Park
47%
Admission Rate
705
Median SAT Math
675
Median SAT Reading
31
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)650–760
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)640–710
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)29–33
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Maryland-College Park
$11K
In-State Tuition
$35K
Out-of-State Tuition
$26K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $24K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Maryland-College Park
32%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 27% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 35% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 83% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 85% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Maryland-College Park
95%
Retention Rate
9%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
86%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 70% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 86% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 87% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 92% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 78% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 88% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 80% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 80% | 46% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 42% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 82% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 78% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 89% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Maryland-College Park
93%
Employment Rate
$47K
Median Salary
$30K
25 Pctl Salary
$65K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $30K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $47K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $65K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $79K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $47K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $56K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $63K | $39K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Maryland-College Park
30,184
Undergraduates
74%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
10,438
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 17% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 12% | 36% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 43% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 39% | 17% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Maryland-College Park, MD
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