# University of Maryland-College Park

College Park, MD. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park

University of Maryland-College Park is a public college in College Park, MD with 30,760 undergraduates. It admits 45% of applicants, and admitted students average 1473 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,296 per year ($1,141 for families earning under $30,000). 88% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $89,228 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 45% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 59,377 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 26,625 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 690–750 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 710–780 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 32–35 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $29,816 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $14,296 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $1,141 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $5,045 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $8,768 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,888 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,461 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 30,760 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 88% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $89,228 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $16,000 (FY2024) |

## What University of Maryland-College Park considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Considered
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Maryland-College Park's acceptance rate?**

University of Maryland-College Park admits 45% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 690–750 on SAT Reading and Writing and 710–780 on SAT Math; the average total is 1473.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 32–35.

**Is University of Maryland-College Park test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Maryland-College Park?**

In Fall 2023, 59,377 students applied to University of Maryland-College Park and 26,625 were admitted; 6,197 enrolled.

**Does University of Maryland-College Park consider legacy status?**

No. University of Maryland-College Park reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Maryland-College Park require an essay?**

University of Maryland-College Park reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Maryland-College Park cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $29,816 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,296.

**What is University of Maryland-College Park's graduation rate?**

88% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 163286. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology