UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - COLLEGE PARK (UM)

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  • College Park, MD 20742
  • OPEID College Code: 00210300
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  • General Phone: (301) 405-1000
  • President: Clayton Daniel Mote Jr.
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 37,195
  • College Alias: UM
  • College Mascot: Terrapins
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UM's pride lies not only in being Maryland state's flagship university but also in having over a hundred of its academic programs consistently ranking among the best in the country. The University of Maryland boasts of several schools and colleges including those of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, the Robert H. Smith School of Business, and the A. James Clark School of Engineering. Both summer and winter short-term programs include opportunities to study in numerous locations abroad, some of which are either partly or fully-sponsored.

The College Park Scholars and Women in Engineering (WIE) are among the more notable programs being offered at the university. WIE was enacted to encourage support for and the growth of the number of female students in the field of engineering, both in the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Scholars program, on the other hand, invites qualified students to participate in what are called "living-learning programs", covering areas of study such us Global Public Health, Life Sciences, and Public Leadership.

Testudo, a representation of a Diamondback terrapin, stands as the official mascot and symbol of good luck that is present at different college athletic events. The school's landscape features the famous Memorial Chapel and its carillon, the McKeldin Mall sundial and fountain, and the bronze sculpture of alumni Jim Henson with his famous creation, Kermit.

Traditions on campus have been prevalent since its establishment as the Maryland Agricultural College in 1856. Maryland Day for instance, held on the last Saturday of April, marks an open-house event to which prospective students and members of the surrounding communities are invited in joining the university's staff, faculty, and student body in various festivities. UM is located, specifically, within Prince George's county near Washington, DC.

 
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Grants Medical Degree
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants13,47414,85728,331
Number Granted Admission (%)5,837 (43%)6,033 (41%)11,870 (42%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)2,245 (38%)1,957 (32%)4,202 (35%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam3,95694%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading580680
SAT ® Math620710
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving35%11%25%46%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,956$4,476$3,302$5,499
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.1%2.3%1.3%
Number in Default839585
Number in Repayment3,8233,9926,206
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$8,053$8,005$7,969
In-State Tuition and Fees$8,053$8,005$7,969
Out of State Tuition and Fees$23,990$23,075$21,408
Books and Supplies$1,025$1,025$1,025
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,575$9,308$8,854
Other Expenses$3,024$3,024$3,024
Off Campus
Room and Board$9,575$9,306$8,854
Other Expenses$3,024$3,024$3,024
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,024$3,024$3,024
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$21,677$21,362$20,872
In-State$21,677$21,362$20,872
Out of State$37,614$36,432$34,311
Off Campus
In-District$21,677$21,360$20,872
In-State$21,677$21,360$20,872
Out of State$37,614$36,430$34,311
Off Campus with Family
In-District$12,102$12,054$12,018
In-State$12,102$12,054$12,018
Out of State$28,039$27,124$25,457
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Economics-3611-
Agriculture-206-
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences, Other10---
Animal Sciences-568-
Food Science-124-
 
Architecture
Architecture45624-
Landscape Architecture-21--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-531-
Biology-45339-
Biophysics----
Cell and Molecular Biology--4-
Conservation Biology--14-
Ecology-61--
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other--1-
Entomology--2-
Microbiology----
Toxicology----
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-284--
Business Administration--602-
Commerce-5965-
Finance-380--
Human Resources-1--
International Business-79--
Logistics and Materials Management-27--
Management Science-43--
Marketing-179--
Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management7---
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-2803-
Journalism-13125-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer-9030-
Information Science Studies-4938-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-5--
Counseling and Guidance Services4-24-
Curriculum and Instruction19-143-
Education----
Education Administration1-25-
Educational Administration, Other----
Educational Assessment, Testing and Measurement4-1-
Elementary Education-100--
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-8--
Foreign Language Teacher Education-3--
Health Teacher Education-105--
Kindergarten and Preschool Education-36--
Mathematics Teacher Education-2--
Music Teacher Education-17--
Physical Education-12--
Science Teacher Education-2--
Secondary Education----
Social Studies Teacher Education-7--
Special Education Teaching-3157-
 
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering-9128-
Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Bioengineering-391-
Biomedical and Medical Engineering--1-
Chemical Engineering-321-
Civil Engineering-6629-
Computer Engineering-47--
Electrical Engineering-12988-
Engineering22-130-
Engineering, Other-2722-
Materials Engineering-46-
Mechanical Engineering-16329-
Nuclear Engineering--2-
Systems Engineering----
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing--10-
English Language and Literature-21816-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies1218--
Asian-American Studies----
East Asian Studies3---
Gay and Lesbian Studies8---
Latin American Studies10---
Russian Studies-1--
United States Studies-793-
Womens Studies16105-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Family and Community Services-1222-
Nutrition and Wellness Studies-4--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Arabic Language and Literature----
Chinese Language and Literature-13--
Comparative Literature----
French Language and Literature-183-
German Language and Literature-11--
Italian Language and Literature-3--
Japanese Language and Literature-24--
Linguistic and Comparative Language Studies and Services, Other--7-
Linguistics-24--
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics-3--
Russian Language and Literature-10--
Spanish Language and Literature-666-
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics-84-
Persian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics----
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Communication Disorders-57--
Dietetics-22--
Health Services Administration--2-
Marriage Counseling and Family Therapy--5-
Pre-Dentistry Studies----
Pre-Veterinary Studies----
Public Health--14-
Public Health, Other----
Speech and Language Pathology--23-
Veterinary Sciences--1-
 
History
History-21219-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences--16-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other471839-
Museology, Museum Studies2---
Neuroscience2---
Nutrition Sciences--1-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies----
 
Library Science
Library Science, Other----
Library Science, Librarianship--118-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Analysis and Functional Analysis--5-
Applied Mathematics--9-
Computational Mathematics----
Mathematics-946-
Statistics--8-
 
Military Technology
Military Technologies----
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science----
Land Use Planning and Management or Development--26-
Natural Resources, Conservation-9--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Jewish Studies-132-
Philosophy-442-
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy-3--
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology--6-
Chemical Physics--3-
Chemistry-346-
Geology and Earth Science-75-
Physical Sciences-21--
Physics-575-
 
Psychology
Educational Psychology--24-
Psychology-3379-
Psychology, Other----
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Policy13-74-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science-20710-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-4112-
Criminology-44726-
Demography and Population Studies----
Economics-44724-
Geography-474-
Political Science-31123-
Social Sciences, Other1-11-
Sociology-10517-
Urban Studies and Affairs--25-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History-345-
Dance-203-
Drama-44--
Fine Studio Arts-1013-
Music-1138-
Music Performance-33--
Musicology and Ethnomusicology--1-
Technical Theatre, Design and Technology--6-
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism--1-
Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other----
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 37,195
  • Undergraduate: 26,542 Graduate: 10,653
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 19,511 Female: 17,684
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 13,959 Female: 12,583
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 5,552 Female: 5,101
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 31,679 Part-Time: 5,516
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 24,617 Part-Time: 1,925
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 7,062 Part-Time: 3,591
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3,1378%
American Indian970.3%
Black4,08211%
Asian4,90313%
Hispanic1,9765%
White20,88056%
Unknown2,1206%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181120.3%
Ages 18-198,54323%
Ages 20-2111,60231%
Ages 22-246,58118%
Ages 25-295,44015%
Ages 30-342,5487%
Ages 35-391,0343%
Ages 40-498402%
Ages 50-654191%
Age Over 65760.2%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees9,1257,8771,248
Faculty Status3,9753,038937
Tenured Faculty1,1781,16018
Graduate Assistants3,956-3,956
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service3,9202,986934
Primarily Instruction2,2491,618631
Primarily Research1,6711,368303
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial35334211
Other Professionals2,6282,53197
Technical and/or Paraprofessional2,2242,018206
Clerical And Secretarial62554283
Skilled Crafts3503455
Service and/or Maintenance62253191
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$98,620 (1,143)$107,762 (688)$84,797 (455)
Professor$131,382 (385)$136,017 (281)$118,861 (104)
Associate Professor$93,115 (313)$94,256 (187)$91,421 (126)
Assistant Professor$81,959 (264)$86,469 (145)$76,463 (119)
Instructor$56,952 (12)$60,036 (6)$53,867 (6)
Lecturer$63,166 (169)$78,195 (69)$52,795 (100)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$141,332 (475)$148,170 (385)$112,080 (90)
Professor$170,474 (272)$172,329 (242)$155,516 (30)
Associate Professor$120,367 (100)$119,206 (85)$126,944 (15)
Assistant Professor$105,152 (47)$106,556 (33)$101,841 (14)
Instructor$78,719 (9)$77,938 (4)$79,344 (5)
Lecturer$65,453 (47)$65,771 (21)$65,195 (26)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$103,616 (1,618)$112,595 (1,073)$85,937 (545)
Professor$134,736 (657)$138,322 (523)$120,738 (134)
Associate Professor$94,415 (413)$95,280 (272)$92,745 (141)
Assistant Professor$82,575 (311)$86,602 (178)$77,186 (133)
Instructor$60,147 (21)$61,529 (10)$58,891 (11)
Lecturer$61,074 (216)$72,506 (90)$52,908 (126)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$9,185,766$5,124,258$4,061,508
Ratio (%)100%56%44%
 
Participants
All Athletes763404359
Unduplicated Athletes642366276
Baseball3535-
Basketball261412
All Track Combined19969130
Field Hockey23-23
Football116116-
Golf1899
Gymnastics17-17
Lacrosse844935
Soccer602832
Softball23-23
Swimming and Diving582929
Tennis241311
Volleyball17-17
Water Polo21-21
Wrestling4242-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$522,105$133,125
Assistant Coaches-$87,279$42,869
 
Coaches
All Coaches874443
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined1477
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1266
Field Hockey4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Golf211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Gymnastics3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Lacrosse844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Soccer734
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches523
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Water Polo2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 93%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students82%
 
By Gender
Male80%
Female83%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien85%
American Indian69%
Black70%
Asian85%
Hispanic72%
White84%
Unknown86%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less63%
5 Years80%
6 Years82%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related2738
Liquor Related2242
On Campus
Weapons Related2-
Drug Related4574
Liquor Related151184
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape1313
Robbery11
Aggravated Assault32
Burglary6239
Arson-2
On Campus
Forcible Rape1516
Robbery88
Aggravated Assault612
Burglary14091
Vehicle Theft3934
Arson16
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