University of Maryland, College Park - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

University of Maryland Description:

The University of Maryland at College Park is the flagship campus of the Maryland university system. Located just north of Washington, D.C., the University of Maryland is an easy Metro ride into the city. The proximity to D.C. has also benefited the school through a variety of research partnerships with the federal government. UMD has a strong Greek system, and about 10% of undergraduates belong to fraternities or sororities. In athletics, the university's NCAA Division I Terrapins compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Admissions Data (2007):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 47%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 570 / 680
  • SAT Math: 600 / 700
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • (what these SAT numbers mean)
  • ACT Composite: - / -
  • ACT English: - / -
  • ACT Math: - / -

Enrollment (2006):

• Total Enrollment: 35,102 (25,154 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 51.4% Male / 48.6% Female
• 91.9% Full-time

Costs (2007 - 08):

• Tuition and Fees: $7,969 (in-state); $22,208 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,025
• Room and Board: $8,854
• Other Expenses: $3,024
• Total Cost: $20,872 (in-state); $35,111 (out-of-state)

University of Maryland Financial Aid (2005 - 06):

• Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 76%
• Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Federal Grants: 11%
  • State / Local Grants: 25%
  • Institutional Grants: 45%
  • Loans: 35%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Federal Grants: $3,204
  • State / Local Grants: $2,966
  • Institutional Grants: $5,185
  • Loans: $4,847

Most Popular Majors:

Accounting, Biology, Communication Studies, Criminology, Economics, English, Finance, Marketing, Political Science, Psychology

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

University of Maryland Mission Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, is a public research university, the flagship campus of the University System of Maryland, and the original 1862 land-grant institution in Maryland. It is one of only 61 members of the Association of American Universities (AAU). In keeping with the legislative mandates of 1988 and 1999, the University of Maryland is committed to achieving excellence as the State's primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. While the University has already attained national distinction, it intends to rank among the very best public research universities in the United States. To realize its aspirations and fulfill its mandates, the University advances knowledge, provides outstanding and innovative instruction, and nourishes a climate of intellectual growth in a broad range of academic disciplines and interdisciplinary fields. It also creates and applies knowledge for the benefit of the economy and culture of the State, the region, the nation and beyond.

The complete mission statement can be found at http://www.provost.umd.edu/Strategic_Planning/Mission2000.html