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College of the Week Presented by:

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The University of Maryland

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Location:

College Park, Maryland (MD)

About Maryland

The University of Maryland has come a long way from its pre-Civil War roots as the first agricultural college in Maryland and one of the original land-grant institutions in America.

Founded in 1856 as the Maryland Agricultural College, the University of Maryland is the state’s flagship and land-grant university. As a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and the Big Ten Conference, Maryland is consistently recognized as one of the nation’s preeminent public research universities. The university is home to more than 37,000 students, 10,000 faculty and staff, and 300 academic programs across 13 schools and colleges. Our students are innovators, entrepreneurs, creators and doers. Our faculty includes three Nobel laureates, three Pulitzer Prize winners, 52 members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars, making Maryland a global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation.

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Nearest major city: Washington, D.C., eight miles/13 kilometers from campus

Colleges: 12 (enrolling undergraduates)

Majors: 90+

Student-to-teacher ratio: 17:1

Campus clubs and organizations: 800+

NCAA Division I teams: 20

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The Freshman Profile

  • For the Fall 2016 freshmen class, UMD received nearly 30,200 applications for a class of 4,075. For students admitted for the Fall 2016 semester, the middle 50% of SAT scores ranged from 1260 to 1420, and 29-33 on the ACT. As a result 25% of the admitted students scored below a 1260 on the SAT and 25% scored above a 1420. Admitted freshmen also earned an average weighted GPA of 4.21.

  • For the Fall 2017 freshmen class, we received nearly 33,000 applications for a class of 4,075. For students admitted for the Fall 2017 semester, the middle 50% of SAT scores ranged from 1330 to 1440, and 30-33 on the ACT. Admitted freshmen also earned an average weighted GPA of 4.30.

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Ranking

National publications have consistently ranked the University of Maryland as a leader in higher education quality, value and diversity. These are just a few of the ways we’ve been recognized, and you can view our complete list of rankings to see how the university’s reputation is growing.

  • No. 20 among public universities and No. 25 for most innovative schools by the U.S. News & World Report
  • No. 14 among public universities by Forbes
  • No. 8 and No. 10 "Best Value" for in-state students and out-of-state students, respectively, by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
  • No. 9 overall for undergraduate entrepreneurship programs according to The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine
  • A top 30 university for diversity, inclusion and safety for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people by Campus Pride
  • A top 20 "Green College" by The Princeton Review

Notable Alumni

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  • Joy Bauer ’86, kinesiological sciences
  • “Today” show nutrition expert
  • Sergey Brin ’93, computer science, math
  • Co-founder, Google
  • Robert Briskman M.S. ’61, electrical engineering
  • Co-founder, Sirius Satellite Radio
  • Al Carey ’78, urban studies
  • CEO, PepsiCo Americas Beverages
  • Larry David ’70, history
  • Co-creator, “Seinfeld,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
  • Boomer Esiason ’84, undergraduate studies
  • “The NFL Today” analyst, former NFL player
  • Eddie Frederick ’03, computer science, math
  • Co-founder, LivingSocial
  • David Simon ’83, undergraduate studies
  • Creator, “Homicide: Life on the Street” and “The Wire”
  • Kevin Plank ’97, business administration
  • Founder & CEO, Under Armour
  • Aaron McGruder ’98, African American studies
  • Creator, "The Boondocks"
  • Jeff Kinney ’93, criminal justice
  • Author, “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series
  • Gayle King ’76, psychology
  • Co-anchor, “CBS This Morning”
  • Jim Henson ’60, home economics
  • Creator, the Muppets

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

High school students and students with fewer than 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours of university-level credit beyond secondary school should apply as freshman applicants. For best consideration for admission to the university, merit-based scholarships and invitations to special programs, students should apply by the Priority Deadline. Freshman applicants who apply for admission to the fall semester are also automatically considered for admission to the spring semester.

As prescribed by the Board of Regents, the university expects you, at a minimum, to have completed the following course work by high school graduation:

  • Four years of English
  • Four years of math, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Students who complete Algebra II prior to their final year must complete the four-year mathematics requirement by taking a course or courses that utilize non-trivial algebra. Examples of courses meeting this requirement include Algebra II, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus and successor courses, Statistics, and College Algebra.
  • Three years of history or social science
  • Three years of science in at least two different areas, with at least two lab experiences
  • Two years of foreign language

The most competitive applicants exceed these minimum requirements, earning a strong A-/B+ or better average in their high school coursework while taking several honors and/or Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses and additional academic electives. Be sure to review the application checklist for a list of all required materials for a complete application

Essay Questions

Essay Questions

The essay is just one of the 26 factors we use as part of our holistic application review for prospective freshmen.

Please answer one of the following essay questions in your application. Make sure to include the question itself at the start of your essay. Your essay should be no more than 500 words; the question will not be included in the essay total word count.

1. Tell a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it.

2. Describe a time when you made a meaningful contribution to others in which the greater good was your focus. Discuss the challenges and rewards of making your contribution.

3. Has there been a time when you’ve had a long-cherished or accepted belief challenged? How did you respond? How did the challenge affect your beliefs?

4. What is the hardest part of being a teenager now? What’s the best part? What advice would you give a younger sibling or friend (assuming they would listen to you)?

5. Submit an essay on a topic of your choice.

Review Factors for Admission

Review Factors for Admission

"At Maryland, we value all of your strengths and talents. We know there is more to you than grades and SAT scores. While they are important, we also want to know about your interests and background and what makes you unique. In addition to test scores and transcripts, we’ll review your letters of recommendation, essay and short-answer responses and activities resume. Our thorough review process considers more than 26 factors."

Each category is assessed by a combination of quantitative and qualitative factors. These factors are flexibly applied, so the listing does not reflect order of importance.

  • High school achievement
  • Grades in academic subjects
  • Progression of performance
  • Breadth of life experiences
  • Geographic origin
  • Gender
  • SAT I or ACT scores
  • Work experience
  • Recognition of special achievements
  • Extenuating circumstances
  • Socio-economic background
  • Written express of ideas (as demonstrated in the essay)
  • Rank in class (actual or percentile)
  • Extracurricular activities
  • Special talents or skills
  • Community involvement
  • Community service
  • Demonstrated leadership
  • Learning differences
  • Quality of coursework
  • Residency status
  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Family educational background
  • Academic endeavors outside of the classroom
  • English as a second language/Language spoken at home

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