University of Maryland

country rank	24
world rank	27

University Overview

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of College Park (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maryland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Maryland is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Maryland offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 162 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	University of Maryland
Acronym
Founded	1856
Motto	Fatti maschii, parole femine Strong deeds, gentle words
Colours	Red, white, black and gold
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University Location

Address	Baltimore Boulevard College Park (population range: 10,000-49,999) 20742 Maryland United States
T	+1 (301) 405 1000
F	+1

Degree Levels & Study Areas

uniRank Degree Levels/Study Areas Matrix^™
	Undergraduate		Postgraduate
	PreBachelor degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities
Business & Social Sciences
Language & Cultural
Medicine & Health
Engineering
Science & Technology

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Maryland for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)	7,500-10,000 US$ (5,500-7,400 Euro)
International students Int'l student	over 20,000 US$ (14,700 Euro)	17,500-20,000 US$ (12,900-14,700 Euro)

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Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Maryland's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	40-50%
Admission Office	0130 Mitchell Building College Park 20742 +1 (301) 314 8385

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate University of Maryland's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment	40,000-44,999
Academic Staff	over-5,000
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Suburban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of University of Maryland for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC)
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the University of Maryland as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (programmatic accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Affiliations and Memberships section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

University System of Maryland
Association of American Universities (AAU)
Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)
Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)

Academic Structure

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 21 March 2018

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