,·Public Research University·Est. 1856
“Fearlessly Forward.”
The University of Maryland (UMD) is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland and one of the nation's top public research universities. Located in College Park, Maryland — just minutes from Washington, D.C. — UMD is uniquely positioned to leverage the resources and opportunities of the nation's capital. UMD consistently ranks among the top 10 public universities in the nation for innovation and entrepreneurship. The Robert H. Smith School of Business is a nationally ranked business school. The A. James Clark School of Engineering is a major research powerhouse, particularly in computer science, aerospace, and electrical engineering. The Philip Merrill College of Journalism is a nationally recognized media program. UMD's proximity to the federal government, federal research agencies, and the D.C. technology corridor creates extraordinary opportunities for students and researchers. The university has deep partnerships with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, the National Institutes of Health, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and dozens of federal agencies. The university is known for its strong entrepreneurship and innovation culture, with significant startup activity emerging from the campus. The University of Maryland's Global Entrepreneurship Program is one of the most recognized in the country. UMD's Fearlessly Forward initiatives have significantly enhanced the university's research profile and academic standing in recent years.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
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Test Optional — You can submit scores if they help your case, but they're not required.
Official SourceEarly Action
Non-binding; decisions mid-January
Regular Decision
Decisions late March
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$11,505
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$40,306
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Offers programs across the humanities, arts, and languages.
A strong STEM college with top-ranked computer science and mathematics programs.
A top-25 engineering school with strong programs in aerospace, electrical, and computer engineering.
A nationally ranked business school with strong finance and supply chain programs.
4 years
Top-10 public CS program with strengths in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and HCI; 96% job placement (Class of 2023) with median starting salary near $110K.
4 years
Highly ranked engineering school with standout programs in aerospace, fire protection, mechanical, and civil engineering; close ties to NASA Goddard and federal research labs.
4 years
AACSB-accredited business school known for supply chain, information systems, and finance, with a strong DC-corridor recruiting pipeline.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $59,936
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
