UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (UMUC)
- 3501 University Blvd East
- Adelphi, MD 20783
- OPEID College Code: 01164400
- General Phone: (301) 985-7000
- President: Susan C. Aldridge
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Other
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 37,347
- College Alias: UMUC
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The University of Maryland - University College (UMUC) was founded in 1947. It has many timely and cutting-edge programs that reflect global change. UMUC is headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, but offers classes in other locations such as Washington, D.C., Europe and Asia. Its online courses are offered to students worldwide allowing for distance and accelerated learning from anywhere. In fact, UMUC is a world leader in online education.
UMUC enrolls many active duty military personnel, reserves, dependents and veterans. It offers courses at more than 130 military installations around the world.
Through the "UMUC 411" program students can "test-drive" classes online by navigating class discussions with tabbed browsing, using advanced text editing features to communicate, and sending private messages to professors and classmates.
Academics
UMUC has two academic terms, spring (running from mid-January through mid-May) and summer (running from mid-May through late August or early-September for some MBA programs). There are no classes in October, November or December.
UMUC offers both undergraduate and graduate programs. Students may choose from more than 100 programs offering bachelor's degrees and minors, undergraduate certificates, master's degrees and specializations, doctoral degrees and graduate certificates. Many timely industries are represented in UMUC programs including management, information technology, homeland security and more. Courses are offered daily, on evenings and weekends, online or in a format that offers both on-site and online study courses.
Students pursuing a bachelor's degree may choose from the following majors, many of which also include minors.
Bachelor of Arts:
- Asian Studies
- Communication Studies
- English
- Graphic Communication
- History
- Humanities
Bachelor of Science:
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Computer and Information Science
- Computer Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Computer Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Fire Science
- General Studies
- Gerontology
- Global Business and Public Policy
- Homeland Security
- Human Resource Management
- Information Systems Management
- Investigative Forensics
- Legal Studies
- Management Studies
- Marketing
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Social Science
Available for the Bachelor of Technical and Professional Studies:
- Biotechnology
- Laboratory Management
Students pursuing master's degrees may choose from the following majors. The Master of Science degree also offers specializations or dual degree options.
Master's Degree:
- Accounting and Finance
- Acquisition and Supply Chain Management
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Cybersecurity
- Distance Education
- Education
- E-Business
- Emergency Management
- Environmental Management
- Finance
- Health Care
- Homeland Security and Information Assurance
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology
- International Management
- Management
- Marketing and Public Relations
- Nonprofit and Associate Management
- Project Management
- Software Engineering
- Technology Management
- Telecommunications Management
Doctorate Degree:
- Doctor of Management
- Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration
Student Life
UMUC offers career development to students and alumni through its Career Quest program and many job fairs and career services.
Satellite Campuses
UMUC is headquartered in Adelphi, Maryland, but offers classes in other locations such as Washington, D.C., Europe and Asia.
Community Life
UMUC has a strong social media presence and online community to help connect its thousands of online students to the UMUC experience. (http://www.experienceumuc.com) All onsite UMUC student services like library resources, clubs and societies and career services and more are available online.
There is no campus housing offered at UMUC.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.umuc.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.umuc.edu
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UMUC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 69%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 56% | 38% | 16% | 12% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,068 | $3,093 | $3,641 | $819 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.8% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Number in Default | 225 | 168 | 160 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,805 | 4,697 | 4,436 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,760 | $5,760 | $5,640 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,760 | $5,760 | $5,640 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,216 | $12,000 | $11,304 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,360 | $1,362 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $17,820 | $14,450 | $13,504 |
| Other Expenses | $3,350 | $5,270 | $4,474 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,350 | $5,270 | $4,474 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $6,760 | $7,120 | $7,002 |
| In-State | $6,760 | $7,120 | $7,002 |
| Out of State | $13,216 | $13,360 | $12,666 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $27,930 | $26,840 | $24,980 |
| In-State | $27,930 | $26,840 | $24,980 |
| Out of State | $34,386 | $33,080 | $30,644 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,110 | $12,390 | $11,476 |
| In-State | $10,110 | $12,390 | $11,476 |
| Out of State | $16,566 | $18,630 | $17,140 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 37,347 Undergraduate: 24,284 Graduate: 13,063
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 16,441 Female: 20,906
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,712 Female: 13,572
- Graduate Gender Male: 5,729 Female: 7,334
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,678 Part-Time: 33,669
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,408 Part-Time: 20,876
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 270 Part-Time: 12,793
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 913 | 2% |
| American Indian | 206 | 0.6% |
| Black | 12,397 | 33% |
| Asian | 1,857 | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2,038 | 5% |
| White | 14,125 | 38% |
| Unknown | 5,811 | 16% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 9 | 0.02% |
| Ages 18-19 | 330 | 0.9% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,055 | 3% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,822 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 9,177 | 25% |
| Ages 30-34 | 7,239 | 19% |
| Ages 35-39 | 5,662 | 15% |
| Ages 40-49 | 7,359 | 20% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2,580 | 7% |
| Age Over 65 | 81 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 33 | 0.09% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,934 | 1,181 | 1,753 |
| Faculty Status | 1,958 | 228 | 1,730 |
| Graduate Assistants | 140 | - | 140 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,958 | 228 | 1,730 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,958 | 228 | 1,730 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 110 | 109 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 632 | 621 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 234 | 223 | 11 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 147 | 136 | 11 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | 1 | - |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,861 (127) | $37,004 (67) | $34,584 (60) |
| Professor | $37,981 (76) | $38,357 (46) | $37,405 (30) |
| Associate Professor | $33,736 (40) | $35,773 (16) | $32,377 (24) |
| Assistant Professor | $28,938 (11) | $28,491 (5) | $29,310 (6) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $96,405 (101) | $101,516 (52) | $90,981 (49) |
| Professor | $104,747 (66) | $105,418 (41) | $103,647 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $83,390 (27) | $89,509 (10) | $79,790 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $71,507 (8) | $61,621 (1) | $72,920 (7) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,917 (228) | $57,129 (119) | $52,501 (109) |
| Professor | $60,162 (142) | $60,928 (87) | $58,950 (55) |
| Associate Professor | $47,636 (67) | $50,182 (26) | $46,022 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $41,388 (19) | $32,146 (6) | $45,654 (13) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 42%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 11% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 7% |
| Female | 14% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 19% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 6% |
| 5 Years | 7% |
| 6 Years | 10% |
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