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The University of Maryland, College Park, founded in 1859, is a public institution. It is among the nation''s most distinguished public research universities, attracting top students and renowned faculty from around the world. Maryland takes the lead in teaching undergraduates, providing more than 100 innovative and challenging academic programs, many nationally recognized for their exceptional quality. Opportunities for research, internships, leadership, recreation and creativity abound with its suburban location. Close-knit residence communities, distinctive programs for academically talented students and a proud multicultural community make Maryland the university to choose for an outstanding education. Its 1,212-acre campus is located in College Park, nine miles from downtown Washington, DC.

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Public
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Coed
30,994
Undergraduates
15,683
Men - 50.6%
15,188
Women - 49%
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
45% of 60,042 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
January 20
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
4.44 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
710-780 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
680-750 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
32-35 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $32,690
Out-of-state: $62,453
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $12,290
Out-of-state: $42,053
Room and Board
$16,436
Average Percent of Need Met
71%
Average Freshman Award
$15,844
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$29,638
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
2,002
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
14%
10-19
32%
20-29
19%
30-39
11%
40-49
6%
50-99
10%
Over 100
8%
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College Park Population
31,274
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Washington, D.C. & Baltimore
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
39% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Terrapins (Diamondback Turtle); Terps
Sororities
15.2% of women participate
Fraternities
11% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
24.7%
Black/African-American
13.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.5%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
40.1%
Unknown
4.8%
International Students
3.2% from 77 countries
First-Year Students Returning
96.2%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
77.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
49%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
21.3%
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