University of Maryland-College Park
Public four-year university in College Park, MD that costs an average of $14,296 a year after financial aid, admits 45% of applicants and graduates 88% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$14,296
Acceptance rate
45%
Graduation rate
88%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$89,228
PublicLarge suburb30,760 undergraduates
Cost of University of Maryland-College Park
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $29,816 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $12,290 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $42,053 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $17,106 |
| Books and supplies | $1,250 |
| Average net price after aid | $14,296 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $1,141 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,045 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,768 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,888 |
| $110,001+ | $27,461 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Maryland-College Park's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 45% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,473 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 690–750 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 710–780 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 32–35 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 88% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 96% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $74,218 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $89,228 |
| Rank in Maryland (earnings) | 5th of 28 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $16,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $182 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 22% |
| Students with federal loans | 22% |
Majors and programs at University of Maryland-College Park
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (90)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 1,829 | $104,712 | $15,750 |
| Computer Engineering | 202 | $94,957 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 199 | $87,710 | $21,500 |
| Engineering, Other | 56 | $82,508 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 230 | $80,577 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 629 | $79,754 | $18,570 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 804 | $79,340 | $16,500 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 213 | $78,885 | $21,500 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 272 | $78,870 | $19,500 |
| Chemical Engineering | 95 | $78,312 | $16,522 |
| Mathematics | 411 | $78,103 | $17,158 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1,451 | $77,023 | $14,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 221 | $76,343 | $16,425 |
| Materials Engineering | 34 | $74,976 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 320 | $73,524 | $15,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 548 | $69,878 | $12,000 |
| Marketing | 518 | $66,863 | $19,500 |
| Economics | 590 | $65,929 | $15,000 |
| International Business | 93 | $65,677 | $13,000 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 52 | $64,316 | — |
| Physics | 129 | $58,347 | $19,140 |
| Architecture | 270 | $57,439 | $15,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 194 | $54,544 | $13,260 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 505 | $53,870 | $15,000 |
| Journalism | 221 | $53,114 | $17,337 |
| Chemistry | 69 | $52,413 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 85 | $52,198 | $13,000 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 209 | $50,890 | $15,750 |
| History | 150 | $49,999 | $19,053 |
| Geography and Cartography | 50 | $49,871 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 84 | $47,094 | $13,795 |
| Political Science and Government | 597 | $45,714 | $16,309 |
| Agriculture | 28 | $45,669 | — |
| Criminology | 676 | $45,287 | $14,000 |
| Sociology | 161 | $44,531 | $14,000 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 89 | $43,865 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 19 | $43,821 | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 150 | $43,070 | $14,949 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 213 | $42,104 | $15,926 |
| Public Health | 807 | $41,952 | $15,750 |
| English Language and Literature | 214 | $41,320 | $13,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 369 | $40,390 | $17,500 |
| Anthropology | 53 | $40,383 | — |
| Psychology | 898 | $40,006 | $15,411 |
| Food Science and Technology | 59 | $39,340 | $18,240 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 161 | $38,511 | $15,000 |
| Philosophy | 126 | $37,367 | $14,724 |
| Biology | 922 | $36,998 | $15,000 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 57 | $36,746 | $15,750 |
| Animal Sciences | 127 | $35,683 | $18,419 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 118 | $29,202 | $15,000 |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | — | — | — |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 11 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 49 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 35 | — | — |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 28 | — | — |
| Dance | 25 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 35 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 46 | — | — |
| Forestry | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 | — | — |
| Human Computer Interaction | 1 | — | — |
| Interior Architecture | — | — | — |
| Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 41 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 18 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 27 | — | — |
| Music | 75 | — | $20,467 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 175 | — | $17,000 |
| Plant Sciences | 18 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | 16 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 65 | — | $19,000 |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 | — | — |
| Soil Sciences | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 15 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 32 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 36 | — | — |
Certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | 42 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 15 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 8 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 30 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (94)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 143 | $141,110 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 327 | $139,473 | $68,913 |
| Engineering | 732 | $112,208 | $31,538 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 133 | $108,833 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 59 | $90,873 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 1,029 | $88,691 | $58,200 |
| Economics | 181 | $79,613 | $39,350 |
| Geography and Cartography | 80 | $77,062 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 472 | $76,083 | $33,500 |
| Public Health | 258 | $75,577 | $43,500 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 197 | $75,502 | $40,448 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 68 | $74,917 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 47 | $70,105 | $54,686 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 54 | $69,308 | $56,622 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 69 | $65,627 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 154 | $61,451 | $29,694 |
| Library Science and Administration | 228 | $57,238 | $41,000 |
| Journalism | 49 | $56,908 | $30,634 |
| Music | 64 | $30,204 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 51 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services | 3 | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 6 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 17 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 101 | — | — |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Area Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 14 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 13 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 3 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 23 | — | — |
| Biology | 10 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 101 | — | $31,317 |
| Chemical Engineering | 7 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 6 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 21 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 13 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 270 | — | $42,471 |
| Computer Programming | — | — | — |
| Criminology | 69 | — | — |
| Dance | 9 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 46 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 21 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 2 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 122 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 23 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 8 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | 30 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 12 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 7 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 10 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | — | — |
| History | 28 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 57 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 31 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 47 | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 4 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 14 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 38 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 7 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 3 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 3 | — | — |
| Physics | 14 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 9 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 39 | — | — |
| Psychology | 11 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 16 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | — | — |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 3 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 32 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 7 | — | — |
| Statistics | 16 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 42 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | 14 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 4 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 35 | — | — |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 9 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (68)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 64 | $113,430 | — |
| Music | 50 | $49,498 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 27 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | — | — | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Animal Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 5 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 30 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 8 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 19 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 10 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 18 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 27 | — | — |
| Biology | 45 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 24 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 36 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | 28 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 37 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 2 | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | 36 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 7 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 23 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 84 | — | — |
| Criminology | 5 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 2 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 9 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9 | — | — |
| Economics | 46 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 10 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 74 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | 4 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 15 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | 9 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 21 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 5 | — | — |
| History | 18 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 4 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 14 | — | — |
| Journalism | 8 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 13 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 24 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 20 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 52 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 14 | — | — |
| Nuclear Engineering | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | 9 | — | — |
| Physics | 79 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences | 10 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 14 | — | — |
| Psychology | 13 | — | — |
| Public Health | 35 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 11 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 5 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | — | — |
| Sociology | 12 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 4 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 9 | — | — |
| Statistics | 12 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Veterinary Biomedical and Clinical Sciences | 8 | — | — |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 6 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 18 | — | — |
| Veterinary Medicine | 57 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (28)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 31 | — | — |
| Architecture | 2 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 46 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 15 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 30 | — | — |
| Demography | 5 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 8 | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | 13 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Engineering | 42 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 3 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 138 | — | — |
| Museology/Museum Studies | 29 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 7 | — | — |
| Public Health | 14 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 35 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 12 | — | — |
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 27 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Statistics | 10 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Global Campus | Adelphi | $23,144 | — | $68,110 |
| Towson University | Towson | $18,120 | 82% | $70,158 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | Baltimore | $25,203 | 72% | $74,881 |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore | $14,653 | 82% | $56,585 |
| Salisbury University | Salisbury | $17,445 | 87% | $68,206 |
| Bowie State University | Bowie | $17,835 | 72% | $61,890 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis | — | 9.3% | — |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg | $16,768 | 89% | $60,300 |
About University of Maryland-College Park
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | College Park, MD |
| Setting | Large suburb |
| Undergraduates | 30,760 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | umd.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Maryland-College Park's acceptance rate?
University of Maryland-College Park admits 45% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,473 on the SAT.
How much does University of Maryland-College Park cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $29,816 a year (tuition and fees: $12,290 in-state, $42,053 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,296 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,141.
How much do University of Maryland-College Park graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $89,228 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 5th of 28 similar colleges in Maryland. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer science ($104,712 a year after graduation).
What is University of Maryland-College Park's graduation rate?
88% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 96% of first-year students return for a second year.