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University of Maryland-College Park
About 45 in 100 applicants get into University of Maryland-College Park — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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University of Maryland-College Park occupies suburban College Park, MD — a public campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. It carries a land-grant charter — the 1862 mandate that ties it to agricultural and practical education.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Engineering, where graduates median $152,422 four years out. Faculty pay averages $206,460 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 30,760 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 96.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1370 and 1520 — above the MD middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Maryland-College Park's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1370–1520 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Maryland-College Park's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 670 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 700 | 750 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 33 | 35 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Maryland-College Park received 59,377 applications and admitted 26,625 (44.8%), with 6,197 enrolling.
How University of Maryland-College Park compares
| University of Maryland-College Park | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 44.8% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,809 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $82,860 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Maryland-College Park student earns $82,860 — 34% above the Maryland median of $61,797 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, University of Maryland-College Park prices by residency: $11,809 in-state versus $41,186 out-of-state — a $29,377 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
30,760 undergraduates make University of Maryland-College Park a large campus: broad course catalogs and big intro lectures come as a package.
88.6% of University of Maryland-College Park students finish a bachelor's within six years — 33.7 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $11,809 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at University of Maryland-College Park
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $152,422 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $144,501 |
| Computer Science | $137,931 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $111,649 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $110,648 |
| Information Science/Studies | $109,092 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $107,834 |
| Chemical Engineering | $102,149 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $100,003 |
| Mathematics | $99,689 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $98,044 |
| Materials Engineering | $97,714 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $97,314 |
| Marketing | $93,782 |
| Agricultural Engineering | $93,440 |
| Civil Engineering | $93,280 |
| Engineering, Other | $92,653 |
| Physics | $90,900 |
| International Business | $90,333 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $86,590 |
| Economics | $83,880 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $80,470 |
| Chemistry | $79,869 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $78,577 |
| Political Science and Government | $74,437 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $74,402 |
| Food Science and Technology | $73,677 |
| Public Health | $72,328 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $69,033 |
| Architecture | $68,527 |
| Journalism | $68,128 |
| Criminology | $67,258 |
| Sociology | $65,974 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $65,639 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $65,136 |
| Biology, General | $64,867 |
| Philosophy | $64,846 |
| Geography and Cartography | $63,835 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $62,362 |
| History | $60,089 |
| Area Studies | $59,469 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $59,461 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,329 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $59,288 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $59,193 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,086 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $58,063 |
| Psychology, General | $57,575 |
| Animal Sciences | $56,248 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $55,713 |
| Anthropology | $53,038 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $50,713 |
| Music | $47,654 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $41,742 |
Median earnings for these 54 University of Maryland-College Park programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $82,860 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 45 additional University of Maryland-College Park programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1370–1520 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 44.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Maryland-College Park's acceptance rate?
44.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 26,625 admitted from 59,377 applicants.
How much does University of Maryland-College Park cost?
In-state tuition is $11,809; out-of-state students pay $41,186. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Maryland-College Park graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $82,860 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- St. John's College — 55.2% admitted
- Washington College — 56.9% admitted
- Coppin State University — 45.8% admitted
- Washington Adventist University — 46.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.