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College Park, MD
45%
Acceptance Rate
30,760
Undergraduates
$41k
Out-of-state tuition
89%
6-yr grad rate
$83k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of September 2026
Can I Get In?
45%
Selective
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT Range (2023-24)1400–1530
ACT Range (2023-24)32–35
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.90
30,760 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · Suburb: Large
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$41,186
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$15,678
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$19,000Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$82,860/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio23%
Why Go Here?
$83k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
30.8k
Undergraduates
Large
Public · Suburb: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#30
Deal Score in MD
of 66 rated colleges
Deal Score78
Good value
22% First-Gen Students
19% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
University of Maryland-College Park is a public college in College Park, MD. It enrolls 30,760 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
78
/ 100
Good value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
1400–1530
SAT (2023-24)
3.90
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Not reported
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$41,186
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)54%
Room & Board (2024-25)$15,958
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Highest-Earning Programs
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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The Vibe
9
Rigor
8
Career
8
Value
Suburb: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
A+
Academics
B
Value
A
Outcomes
A+
Diversity
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How much do families pay at University of Maryland-College Park?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $2,962 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $6,051 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,273 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,250 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,691 |
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