University of Maryland-College Park

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,889

2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$15,833

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

44.8%

59,377 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

40,813

89.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

88.5%

4,578 Graduates

About

University of Maryland-College Park is a higher education institution located in Prince George's County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Maryland-College Park were Computer Science (873 degrees awarded), Information Science (661 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (490 degrees).

In 2023, 12,859 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maryland-College Park. 50.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 49.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,595 degrees), 2.57 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,180 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland-College Park is $9,889, which is $−21,114 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maryland-College Park was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 4,648 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland-College Park is $9,889, which is $21,115 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,833.

In 2023, 50% of undergraduate students attending University of Maryland-College Park received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,889

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Maryland-College Park was $9,889. The cost of tuition at University of Maryland-College Park is $−21,115 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$15,833

2023 Value

2.33%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Maryland-College Park had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,833. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Maryland-College Park grew by 2.33%.

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

$14,818

Room and Board

$1,250

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maryland-College Park was of $14,818 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.08% between 2022 and 2023.

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

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at University of Maryland-College Park received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.04% with respect to 2022, when 49% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maryland-College Park was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 4648 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 59,377 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.61% annual growth. Out of those 59,377 applicants, 26,625 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 44.8% acceptance rate.

There were 40,813 students enrolled at University of Maryland-College Park in 2023. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Maryland-College Park has an overall enrollment yield of 23.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

44.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

26,625

Accepted Out of 59,377

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Maryland-College Park was 44.8% (26,625 admissions from 59,377 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 44.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.61%, while admissions grew by 5.15%.

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 (2023)

2,578

Scores Submitted (2023)

42% of enrolled first-time students at University of Maryland-College Park in 2023 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 40,813 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland-College Park is 36,362 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,451. This means that 89.1% 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 38.2% White, 20.1% Asian, 12.1% Black or African American, 9.32% Hispanic or Latino, 4.31% Two or More Races, 0.0833% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.049% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Maryland-College Park in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.6%), followed by White Female (20.4%) and Asian Male (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (16.4%), followed by White Male (15.1%) and Black or African American Female (5.33%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maryland-College Park in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40,813 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland-College Park is 36,362 and the part-time enrollment is 4,451. This means that 89.1% of students enrolled at University of Maryland-College Park are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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%

2023 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 (84%), 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 (2023)

White
15,599 enrolled students
Asian
8,221 enrolled students
Black or African American
4,942 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland-College Park is 38.2% White, 20.1% Asian, 12.1% Black or African American, 9.32% Hispanic or Latino, 4.31% Two or More Races, 0.0833% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.049% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 1,723 students (4.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 133 more 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 (5,595 degrees awarded). There were 2.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,180 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Maryland-College Park is Computer Science (873 degrees awarded), followed by Information Science (661 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (490 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (122 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,693 degrees), and Architecture and Related Services (162 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 (554,151 people), Other managers (544,987 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (369,451 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (356,459 people), and Civil engineers (306,200 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland-College Park in 2023 are Library Science (122 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,693 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (162 degrees), Social Sciences (1,441 degrees), and Math & Statistics (316 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

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 Podiatrists, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland-College Park are Library Science (122 degrees awarded), Engineering (1,693 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (162 degrees), Social Sciences (1,441 degrees), and Math & Statistics (316 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (1,178,651 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (504,027 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (499,556 people), Elementary & secondary schools (462,966 people), and Construction (390,061 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 (2023)

Computer Science
873 degrees awarded
Information Science
661 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
490 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maryland-College Park was Computer Science with 873 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Maryland-College Park according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

6,363

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

6,496

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 6,363 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland-College Park, which is 0.98 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (6,496).

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 2023, 768 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland-College Park in Computer Science, which is 3.73 times more than the 206 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 399 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland-College Park in General Psychology, which is 4.24 times more than the 94 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

72%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 72% 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, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% 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 (92.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Maryland-College Park is Female and Asian (92.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.46% of graduates (67 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,595 degrees awarded
Asian
2,180 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,286 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maryland-College Park is white (5,595 degrees awarded). There were 2.57 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (2,180 degrees).

4.14% of degree recipients (533 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
2,835 degrees awarded
White Female
2,760 degrees awarded
Asian Female
1,111 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maryland-College Park is white male (2,835 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,760 degrees).

Operations

University of Maryland-College Park has an endowment valued at nearly $1.03B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 48.9M (4.77%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Maryland-College Park had a total salary expenditure of 2.42B. University of Maryland-College Park employs 705 Professors, 571 Lecturers and 409 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Maryland-College Park are Male Professor (513), Female Lecturer (315), and Male Lecturer (256).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland-College Park are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2,561 employees, Research, with 1,634 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 821 employees.

Endowment

$1.03B

2023 Endowment

6.24%

growth from 2022

University of Maryland-College Park has an endowment valued at about $1.03B, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maryland-College Park grew 6.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $592M 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

$495M - Federal
$61.5M - State
$5.28M - Local

As of 2023, University of Maryland-College Park received $495M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $61.5M from state grants and contracts, and $5.28M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$1.21B

2023 Salaries

12.4%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Maryland-College Park paid a median of $1.21B in salaries, which represents 49.9% of their overall expenditure ($2.42B) and a 12.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.21% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0241% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$318M

Instructional Salaries

1,967

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Maryland-College Park paid a total of $318M to 1,967 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

705 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2,561 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maryland-College Park were Professor with 705 employees, Lecturer with 571 employees, and Associate professor with 409 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland-College Park were Business and Financial Operations with 2,561 employees, Research with 1,634 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 821 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Lecturer
Male Lecturer

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maryland-College Park was Male Professor with 513 employees, Female Lecturer with 315 employees, and Male Lecturer with 256 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Maryland-College Park.

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