University of Maryland Global Campus
UMGC
Adelphi, Maryland 20783-8010
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for computer science
University of Maryland Global Campus is a public institution in Adelphi with particular strength in computer science and business.
A large campus of 48.2K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
30% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,287 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,514.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1947, the College of Special and Continuation Studies (CSCS) was established.
- •In 1959, The CSCS became the University of Maryland University College (UMUC).
- •In 1970, UMUC became an independent institution, and was a founding member of the University System of Maryland in 1988.
- •UMUC formerly had an international campus in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany, until 2002.
- •It also ran a two-year residential campus in Munich, from 1950 to 1992, which then moved to Augsburg, from 1993 to 1994, and then to Mannheim, in 1995 until it finally closed in 2005.
Source: Wikipedia
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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
82.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$10,500
Programs (101)
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
53%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
343
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