University of Maryland-College Park

University of Maryland-College Park is a public research university in College Park, MD, known for its flagship public university, very high research activity, and stem focused. With an acceptance rate of 45%, UMD is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 5,849 students each year. UMD is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1360–1520, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UMD offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,191 per year; the sticker price of $55,758 may look very different from what your family actually pays.