University of Maryland-College Park

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,087

2% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$16,581

After Financial Aid

2022 Default Rate

0.0235%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

44.8%

60,056 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

41,725

89.5% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

88.7%

5,328 Graduates

About

University of Maryland-College Park is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Maryland-College Park were Computer Science (956 degrees awarded), Information Science (790 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (432 degrees).

In 2024, 12,348 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maryland-College Park. 49.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,072 degrees), 2.22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,283 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland-College Park is $10,087, which is $−21,833 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maryland-College Park was 0.0235%, corresponding to 1 out of the 4,257 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland-College Park is $10,087, which is $21,833 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,581.

In 2024, 53% of undergraduate students attending University of Maryland-College Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,087

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Maryland-College Park was $10,087. The cost of tuition at University of Maryland-College Park is $−21,833 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Maryland-College Park (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,581

2024 Value

4.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Maryland-College Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,581. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Maryland-College Park grew by 4.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Maryland-College Park (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,659

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maryland-College Park was of $15,659 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.68% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,250. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Maryland-College Park (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at University of Maryland-College Park received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 6% with respect to 2023, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Maryland-College Park (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0235%

2022 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maryland-College Park was 0.0235%, which represents 1 out of the 4257 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Maryland-College Park received 60,056 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.14% annual growth. Out of those 60,056 applicants, 26,902 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.8% acceptance rate.

There were 41,725 students enrolled at University of Maryland-College Park in 2024. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Maryland-College Park has an overall enrollment yield of 21.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

26,902

Accepted Out of 60,056

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Maryland-College Park was 44.8% (26,902 admissions from 60,056 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 44.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.14%, while admissions grew by 1.04%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Maryland-College Park (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2024)

2,448

Scores Submitted (2024)

42% of enrolled first-time students at University of Maryland-College Park in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Maryland-College Park had a total enrollment of 41,725 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland-College Park is 37,340 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,385. This means that 89.5% of students enrolled at University of Maryland-College Park are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland-College Park, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.5% White, 20.1% Asian, 12.1% Black or African American, 9.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.47% Two or More Races, 0.0815% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0599% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Maryland-College Park in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (19.7%), followed by White Male (19.6%) and Asian Male (13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (15.4%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Black or African American Female (5.68%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maryland-College Park in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41,725 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland-College Park is 37,340 and the part-time enrollment is 4,385. This means that 89.5% of students enrolled at University of Maryland-College Park are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Maryland-College Park (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

96%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Maryland-College Park was 96%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Maryland-College Park had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Maryland-College Park (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
15,209 enrolled students
Asian
8,384 enrolled students
Black or African American
5,060 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland-College Park is 36.5% White, 20.1% Asian, 12.1% Black or African American, 9.7% Hispanic or Latino, 4.47% Two or More Races, 0.0815% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0599% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2,213 students (5.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 92 fewer women than men received degrees from University of Maryland-College Park. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Maryland-College Park is white (5,072 degrees awarded). There were 2.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,283 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Maryland-College Park is Computer Science (956 degrees awarded), followed by Information Science (790 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (432 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Maryland-College Park, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (106 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (166 degrees), and Engineering (1,560 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maryland-College Park are Software developers (584,311 people), Other managers (562,318 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (379,834 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (360,786 people), and Civil engineers (320,261 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland-College Park in 2024 are Library Science (106 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (166 degrees), Engineering (1,560 degrees), Social Sciences (1,295 degrees), and Math & Statistics (329 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maryland-College Park are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland-College Park are Library Science (106 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (166 degrees), Engineering (1,560 degrees), Social Sciences (1,295 degrees), and Math & Statistics (329 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maryland-College Park are Computer Systems Design (707,003 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (633,820 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (458,313 people), Elementary & secondary schools (439,382 people), and Construction (423,275 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Maryland-College Park.

Most Common (2024)

General Agriculture
19 degrees awarded
Women's Studies
9 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
5 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at University of Maryland-College Park was General Agriculture with 19 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at University of Maryland-College Park according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,220

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

6,128

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 6,220 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland-College Park, which is 1.02 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,128).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Maryland-College Park by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 846 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland-College Park in Computer Science, which is 3.58 times more than the 236 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 356 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland-College Park in General Psychology, which is 4.88 times more than the 73 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

74%

100% Completion Time

89%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 74% of students graduating from University of Maryland-College Park completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 89% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 90% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (92.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Maryland-College Park is Female and Asian (92.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.87% of graduates (259 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,072 degrees awarded
Asian
2,283 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,319 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maryland-College Park is white (5,072 degrees awarded). There were 2.22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,283 degrees).

3.59% of degree recipients (443 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
3,402 degrees awarded
White Male
3,322 degrees awarded
White Male
3,212 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maryland-College Park is white male (3,402 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (3,322 degrees).

Operations

University of Maryland-College Park has an endowment valued at nearly $1.17B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 68.5M (5.85%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Maryland-College Park had a total salary expenditure of 2.72B. University of Maryland-College Park employs 723 Professors, 562 Lecturers and 408 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Maryland-College Park are Male Professor (520), Female Lecturer (314), and Male Lecturer (248).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland-College Park are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2,755 employees, Research, with 1,694 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 864 employees.

Endowment

$1.17B

2024 Endowment

14.2%

growth from 2023

University of Maryland-College Park has an endowment valued at about $1.17B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maryland-College Park grew 14.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $919M higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Maryland-College Park (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$519M - Federal
$57.8M - State
$5.6M - Local

As of 2024, University of Maryland-College Park received $519M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $57.8M from state grants and contracts, and $5.6M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.33B

2024 Salaries

10.1%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Maryland-College Park paid a median of $1.33B in salaries, which represents 48.7% of their overall expenditure ($2.72B) and a 10.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 12.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.21% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$339M

Instructional Salaries

2,002

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Maryland-College Park paid a total of $339M to 2,002 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland-College Park were Business and Financial Operations with 2,755 employees, Research with 1,694 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 864 employees.

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