University of Maryland-College Park is a public 4-year college in College Park, Maryland with 30,760 undergraduates. It admits 45% of applicants, costs an average of $14,296 a year after grants and graduates 88% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Maryland-College Park acceptance rate and admissions
University of Maryland-College Park admitted 45% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 2. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 690 to 750, math 710 to 780). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Maryland-College Park application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Regular decision | Jan 20, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jan 20, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $80 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Maryland-College Park’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Maryland-College Park tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $12,290 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $42,053 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $17,106 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $29,816 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,296 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,296 a year after grants and scholarships, $15,520 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Maryland-College Park's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of Maryland-College Park graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 88% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $89,228 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $16,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 18% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Maryland-College Park majors and what graduates earn
University of Maryland-College Park awarded bachelor's degrees in 78 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($152,422).
All 78 majors at University of Maryland-College Park
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer engineering | 98 | $94,957 | $152,422 | $20,500 |
| Computer science | 956 | $104,712 | $137,931 | $15,750 |
| Business analytics and operations research | 109 | $80,577 | $111,649 | $19,500 |
| Finance | 389 | $79,340 | $110,648 | $16,500 |
| Information science | 790 | $77,023 | $109,092 | $14,000 |
| Electrical engineering | 99 | $87,710 | $107,834 | $21,500 |
| Chemical engineering | 39 | $78,312 | $102,149 | $16,522 |
| Mechanical engineering | 302 | $79,754 | $100,003 | $18,570 |
| Mathematics | 220 | $78,103 | $99,689 | $17,158 |
| Aerospace engineering | 130 | $78,870 | $98,044 | $19,500 |
| Materials Engineering | 12 | $74,976 | $97,714 | n/a |
| Accounting | 139 | $73,524 | $97,314 | $15,000 |
| Marketing | 240 | $66,863 | $93,782 | $19,500 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 88 | $78,885 | $93,440 | $21,500 |
| Civil engineering | 118 | $76,343 | $93,280 | $16,425 |
| Engineering, Other | 26 | $82,508 | $92,653 | n/a |
| Physics | 67 | $58,347 | $90,900 | $19,140 |
| International business | 36 | $65,677 | $90,333 | $13,000 |
| Business administration | 272 | $69,878 | $86,590 | $12,000 |
| Economics | 270 | $65,929 | $83,880 | $15,000 |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | 42 | $52,198 | $80,470 | $13,000 |
| Chemistry | 41 | $52,413 | $79,869 | n/a |
| Agribusiness | 25 | $64,316 | $78,577 | n/a |
| Political science | 276 | $45,714 | $74,437 | $16,309 |
| Communication | 258 | $53,870 | $74,402 | $15,000 |
| Food Science and Technology | 25 | $39,340 | $73,677 | $18,240 |
| Public health | 391 | $41,952 | $72,328 | $15,750 |
| Speech-language pathology | 51 | $29,202 | $69,033 | $15,000 |
| Architecture | 138 | $57,439 | $68,527 | $15,000 |
| Journalism | 112 | $53,114 | $68,128 | $17,337 |
| Criminology | 314 | $45,287 | $67,258 | $14,000 |
| Sociology | 98 | $44,531 | $65,974 | $14,000 |
| Ecology and evolutionary biology | 112 | $42,104 | $65,639 | $15,926 |
| Human development and family studies | 60 | $43,070 | $65,136 | $14,949 |
| Biology | 432 | $36,998 | $64,867 | $15,000 |
| Philosophy | 75 | $37,367 | $64,846 | $14,724 |
| Geography | 26 | $49,871 | $63,835 | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 180 | $40,390 | $62,362 | $17,500 |
| History | 67 | $49,999 | $60,089 | $19,053 |
| Area Studies | 6 | n/a | $59,469 | n/a |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 9 | $43,821 | $59,461 | n/a |
| Environmental science | 45 | $47,094 | $59,329 | $13,795 |
| English | 114 | $41,320 | $59,288 | $13,500 |
| Romance languages | 41 | $43,865 | $59,193 | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 89 | $54,544 | $58,086 | $13,260 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 14 | n/a | $58,063 | n/a |
| Psychology | 420 | $40,006 | $57,575 | $15,411 |
| Animal science | 56 | $35,683 | $56,248 | $18,419 |
| Fine and studio arts | 91 | $38,511 | $55,713 | $15,000 |
| Anthropology | 30 | $40,383 | $53,038 | n/a |
| Film and photography | 27 | n/a | $50,713 | n/a |
| Music | 36 | n/a | $47,654 | $20,467 |
| Theater | 19 | $36,746 | $41,742 | $15,750 |
| Neuroscience | 108 | n/a | n/a | $17,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 101 | $50,890 | n/a | $15,750 |
| Research and experimental psychology | 35 | n/a | n/a | $19,000 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 28 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Astronomy | 23 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Agriculture, General | 15 | $45,669 | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Real Estate | 15 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sustainability Studies | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dance | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geology and earth sciences | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Plant and soil science | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Human Computer Interaction | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Maryland-College Park
145 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 145 graduate programs
Students and location
- 30,760 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 49% women, 51% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland-College Park?
University of Maryland-College Park admitted 45% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Maryland-College Park cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $12,290 for in-state students and $42,053 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,296 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 690 to 750 in reading and writing and 710 to 780 in math, and 32 to 35 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Maryland-College Park test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Maryland-College Park reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maryland-College Park?
88% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Maryland-College Park graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $89,228 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.