PublicSuburbanUniversity of Maryland-College Park
College Park, Maryland 20742
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Top graduate earnings — known for computer science
University of Maryland-College Park is a public institution in College Park with particular strength in computer science and business. With an average SAT of 1463, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 30.2K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
89% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,860 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,590.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Two years later, Charles Benedict Calvert (1808–1864), a future U.
- •Representative (Congressman) and descendant of the first Lord Baltimore, purchased 420 acres (1.
- •Later that year, Calvert founded the school and was the acting president from 1859 to 1860.
- •On October 5, 1859, the first 34 students entered the Maryland Agricultural College.
- •The school became a land grant college in February 1864.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1463
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
77.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$17,000
Programs (349)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
96%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
215
Peer Average
240
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MD state average + suburban adjustment