University of Maryland-College Park
Public university · College Park, MD · 30,760 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
45%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1400–1530
ACT (middle 50%)
32–35
Average net price
$14,296
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,816
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
88%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Maryland-College Park?
University of Maryland-College Park accepts about 45 of every 100 applicants (45%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1400 and 1530 on the SAT. A score at or above 1530 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1400, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 32–35.
The latest federal data says University of Maryland-College Park is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Maryland-College Park's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Maryland-College Park cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,816 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $14,296 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $12,290 for MD residents and $42,053 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$12,290
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$42,053
- Room & board$17,106
- Total cost of attendance$29,816
- Average net price after grants$14,296
Popular majors
Computer Science, Business, Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology.
University of Maryland-College Park FAQ
- What is University of Maryland-College Park's acceptance rate?
- 45% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1400–1530. Aim for 1530 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 32–35.
- Is University of Maryland-College Park test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Maryland-College Park is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Maryland-College Park's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Maryland-College Park cost?
- About $29,816 a year before aid; $14,296 on average after grants.
- What is University of Maryland-College Park's FAFSA school code?
- 002103. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Maryland-College Park receives your information.
- What is University of Maryland-College Park's graduation rate?
- 88% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to University of Maryland-College Park
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coppin State UniversityBaltimore, MD | 46% | 880–1020 | $12,632 | 21% |
| Washington Adventist UniversityTakoma Park, MD | 46% | 860–1130 | $23,303 | 42% |
| St. John's CollegeAnnapolis, MD | 55% | 1270–1440 | $32,917 | 71% |
| Loyola Marymount UniversityLos Angeles, CA | 45% | 1260–1430 | $50,518 | 79% |
| Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX | 44% | 1140–1350 | $35,045 | 86% |
| University of Wisconsin-MadisonMadison, WI | 45% | 1380–1520 | $16,600 | 90% |