University of Maryland
College Park, MD · Public
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University of Maryland admitted 44.8% of applicants university-wide (26,897 of 60,042).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 44.8% | 26,897 | 60,042 |
| In-state | 50.9% | 8,271 | 16,254 |
| Out-of-state | 42.5% | 18,626 | 43,788 |
| Men | 42.2% | 12,659 | 29,991 |
| Women | 47.4% | 14,209 | 30,007 |
Also offers Restrictive Early Action (closes Nov 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 26,897 admitted students, 5,818 enrolled (21.6% yield).
University of Maryland Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1410–1520
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 32–35
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 4.00–4.00
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Maryland Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $60,809/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,464 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $21,345 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $60,809/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $2,962 |
| $30k–48k | $6,051 |
| $48k–75k | $10,273 |
| $75k–110k | $18,250 |
| Over $110k | $26,691 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Dean's Scholarship — $5,000 - $10,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Banneker/Key Scholarship — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board, and book allowance) (Full Ride)
- University of Maryland Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Dean's Scholarship — $5,000 - $10,000 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Banneker/Key Scholarship — Full cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board, and book allowance) (Full Ride)
- University of Maryland Grant — Varies (Need Based)
University of Maryland Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Online Application (Common App or ApplyWeb)
- Essay
- Activities and awards list or resume
- Two letters of recommendation (counselor and teacher)
- Official high school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- School of Music online supplement and audition (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Completed Online Application (Common App or ApplyWeb)
- Essay
- Activities and awards list or resume
- Two letters of recommendation (counselor and teacher)
- Official high school transcript
- SAT or ACT scores (optional)
- School of Music online supplement and audition (optional)
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Maryland · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 7 college-specific supplements:
- Share an essay on any topic of your choice. It can be one you've already written, one that responds to a different prompt, or one of your own design.650 words · Choose from this set
- The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?650 words · Choose from this set
- Reflect on something that someone has done for you that has made you happy or thankful in a surprising way. How has this gratitude affected or motivated you?650 words · Choose from this set
- Describe a topic, idea, or concept you find so engaging that it makes you lose all track of time. Why does it captivate you? What or who do you turn to when you want to learn more?650 words · Choose from this set
- Discuss an accomplishment, event, or realization that sparked a period of personal growth and a new understanding of yourself or others.650 words · Choose from this set
- Reflect on a time when you questioned or challenged a belief or idea. What prompted your thinking? What was the outcome?650 words · Choose from this set
- Some students have a background, identity, interest, or talent that is so meaningful they believe their application would be incomplete without it. If this sounds like you, then please share your story.650 words · Choose from this set
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $82,860
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 88.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 96.2%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,000
- At graduation
University of Maryland · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #42
- Forbes: #37
- Niche: #71
- QS: #207
Deadlines
- 2026-11-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-01-20Regular Decision — Standard deadline
University of Maryland Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (21%), Business & marketing (12%), Social sciences (12%).
Student–faculty ratio: 17:1 · 46% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Maryland Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.