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University of Maryland-College Park

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45%

Acceptance Rate

30,760

Total Students

$41k

Sticker Price

89%

Grad Rate

$83k

Median Salary

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Data as of May 2026

🎯Can I Get In?

45%

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Acceptance Rate

Tests Required

45% accept rateNat'l avg: 66%

SAT Range1400–1530

ACT Range32–35

GPA Avg3.8

groups30,760 students enrolled

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💰Can I Afford It?

Sticker Price

$41,186

Net Price

Not reported

$19,000Avg Debt

≈ $158/mo for 10 yrs

Avg salary after graduation$82,860/yr

Debt-to-income ratio23% (healthy)

Avg debt below national average ($29,400)

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💜Why Go Here?

Graduation Rate89%

Nat'l avg: 62%

Retention Rate96%

Nat'l avg: 68%

$83k

Avg Salary

↑ Above $46k avg

18:1

Faculty Ratio

Average

30.8k

Students

Large

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🏆How Does It Stack Up?

#42

US News

Top 50

#41

Forbes

Top 50

Deal Score88

Exceptional Value

diversity_122% First-Gen Students

trending_up100% Loan Repayment Rate

account_balance19% Pell Grant Recipients

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156Days

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University of Maryland-College Park is a public institution located in College Park, MD. With approximately 30,760 students, the university offers a range of academic programs and opportunities for student growth.

Deal Score

88.39

/ 100

Excellent Value

Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes

Academics & Admissions

Faculty-Student Ratio

18:1

Test Score Ranges

1465

SAT

3.8

GPA

Class Sizes

Medium

based on faculty ratio

Application Deadline

Not reported

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price$41,186

Room & Board$15,958

Avg Grad Debt$19,000

Popular Majors

Computer Science$100k/yr

Computer Engineering$96k/yr

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$86k/yr

Chemical Engineering$82k/yr

Engineering, Other$81k/yr

Mathematics$79k/yr

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"University of Maryland-College Park offers a dynamic environment focused on student success and academic growth."

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University of Maryland-College Park
Innovation Engine

A Tier-1 Research Powerhouse driving global discovery. Undergraduate students work alongside world-class faculty to solve humanity's toughest challenges.

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Funding

Federal + Private

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Research Centers

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