University of Maryland College Park
Founded 1856
President Darryll Pines (President)
Fees USD 10,779
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
The University of Maryland (UMD) is a public research university founded in 1856 in College Park, minutes from Washington DC. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Big Ten, UMD enrolls 40,000 students and is consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the US. UMD’s Clark School of Engineering is top-15 nationally, the Smith School of Business is top-25, and the journalism school is highly ranked. UMD’s proximity to DC creates unmatched government, policy, and intelligence agency career access.
Schools and Colleges
- A. James Clark School of Engineering — Top-15 public engineering; cybersecurity, aerospace, and bioengineering excellence
- Robert H. Smith School of Business — Top-25 business; #1 supply chain and logistics
- College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences — Top-15 CS; NSA and federal agency pipeline
- Philip Merrill College of Journalism — Top journalism school; Capital News Service in DC
- School of Public Policy — Top-5 public policy school; DC government connections
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~44% | In-State Tuition: ~$10,779
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 20