University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland · Public, a large suburb · 30,760 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into Maryland?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
44.8%
59,377 applied
SAT, middle half
1400 to 1530
Reading plus math, out of 1600
ACT, middle half
32 to 35
Composite, out of 36
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
23% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
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How much does Maryland cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, Maryland residents
$12,290
Tuition and fees, out of state
$42,053
A full year, sticker price
$29,816
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$14,296
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $1,141 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $5,045 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $8,768 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,888 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,461 |
- Room and board on campus
- $17,106 a year; $17,384 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,250 a year
- The school's own grants
- 45% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $8,807
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do Maryland students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$16,000
About $182 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
21.8%
Get a Pell Grant
21.9%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
4.8%
What do Maryland graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$74,218
Ten years after starting
$89,228
Middle half: $60,900 to $126,978
Best-paid program, five years out
$183,653
Computer Engineering
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$39,594
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Do Maryland students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
96.2%
Graduate in six years
88.4%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
86% graduated
8% transferred, 0% still enrolled
Who goes to Maryland?
Women
49.3%
First in their family at college
22.4%
Part-time
5.5%
Students per teacher
17
- Background
- White 39%, Hispanic 11%, Black 13%, Asian 24%, Two or more 5%, International 3%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 12,479 beds
What do Maryland graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 0 | Hidden | $152,401 | Hidden |
| Computer Science | 1,829 | $104,712 | Hidden | $15,750 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 28 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Information Science/Studies | 1,451 | $77,023 | $120,318 | $14,000 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 272 | $78,870 | $105,386 | $19,500 |
| Agricultural Engineering | 213 | $78,885 | $100,524 | $21,500 |
| Biological/Biosystems Engineering | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemical Engineering | 95 | $78,312 | $103,913 | $16,522 |
| Civil Engineering | 221 | $76,343 | $96,370 | $16,425 |
| Computer Engineering | 202 | $94,957 | $183,653 | $20,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 199 | $87,710 | $114,724 | $21,500 |
| Engineering, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, Other | 56 | $82,508 | $98,076 | Hidden |
| Materials Engineering | 34 | $74,976 | $100,096 | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 629 | $79,754 | $103,699 | $18,570 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 320 | $73,524 | $104,720 | $15,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 548 | $69,878 | $99,241 | $12,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 804 | $79,340 | $125,324 | $16,500 |
| International Business | 93 | $65,677 | $85,792 | $13,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 230 | $80,577 | $115,446 | $19,500 |
| Marketing | 518 | $66,863 | $96,482 | $19,500 |
| Real Estate | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 118 | $29,202 | $74,550 | $15,000 |
| Public Health | 807 | $41,952 | $79,491 | $15,750 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 369 | $40,390 | $75,243 | $17,500 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Business and Management | 52 | $64,316 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Agriculture, General | 28 | $45,669 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Agriculture/Veterinary Preparatory Programs | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Animal Sciences | 127 | $35,683 | $58,143 | $18,419 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 85 | $52,198 | $84,716 | $13,000 |
| Biology, General | 922 | $36,998 | $74,215 | $15,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 213 | $42,104 | $76,367 | $15,926 |
| Food Science and Technology | 59 | $39,340 | $74,423 | $18,240 |
| Forestry | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 84 | $47,094 | $63,497 | $13,795 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 175 | Hidden | Hidden | $17,000 |
| Plant Sciences | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Soil Sciences | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 49 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 35 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Chemistry | 69 | $52,413 | $82,397 | Hidden |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 411 | $78,103 | $108,336 | $17,158 |
| Physics | 129 | $58,347 | $104,655 | $19,140 |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 35 | Hidden | $65,203 | Hidden |
| English Language and Literature, General | 214 | $41,320 | $64,591 | $13,500 |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| History | 150 | $49,999 | $63,053 | $19,053 |
| Iranian/Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 41 | Hidden | $68,612 | Hidden |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Philosophy | 126 | $37,367 | $75,078 | $14,724 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 89 | $43,865 | $68,119 | Hidden |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Special Education and Teaching | 15 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 194 | $54,544 | $60,650 | $13,260 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 36 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | 25 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 57 | $36,746 | $39,594 | $15,750 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 46 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 161 | $38,511 | $58,529 | $15,000 |
| Music | 75 | Hidden | Hidden | $20,467 |
Architecture and design
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Architecture | 270 | $57,439 | $71,159 | $15,000 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Interior Architecture | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Landscape Architecture | 0 | Hidden | $69,347 | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Computer Interaction | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 27 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Sustainability Studies | 32 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare Maryland with other universities
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Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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