University of Maryland-College Park

At a glance

Admission rate

45%

Total (middle 50%)

1400–1530

Undergraduates

30,760

Setting

Suburb: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

UMD is test-optional through the Spring and Fall 2027 application cycles; applicants choose whether to submit SAT/ACT. Same statement on the international applicants page. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admissions.umd.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1400–1530

Reading and Writing

690–750

Math

710–780

Average total

1473

ACT composite (middle 50%)

32–35

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common App, Institution applicationCommon App or ApplyWeb; $80 nonrefundable fee.

Application fee

$80

Phone

(301) 405-1000

Admissions email

ApplyMaryland@umd.edu

Source: School's page (admissions.umd.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition, in-state

$12,290per year

Tuition, out-of-state

$42,053per year

Average net price

$14,296What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

88%

First-year retention

96%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$89,228

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: undergraduate certificate, bachelor, post-baccalaureate certificate, master, doctoral, first professional, graduate certificate

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study