College Park, Maryland

University of Maryland

A flagship research university near Washington, D.C., with broad academics, green spaces and a lively campus core.

Public research universitySuburban campus
University of Maryland campus
Undergraduate students
30,922
Official enrollment overview
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Official facts
Campus acres
1,340
College Park campus
Founded
1856
University history

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Plan your next chapter

Tuition & admissions.

The numbers behind your college search.

Acceptance rate

45%

Recent first-year cycles · approximate

Acceptance rates vary by program and applicant pool; check Maryland Admissions for current information.

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Tuition is only part of the total cost of attendance. Grants and scholarships can reduce what you pay. Acceptance rates describe a past applicant pool, not your individual chance of admission. Reporting years vary by school. Checked September 17, 2026.

Get your bearings

Around campus.

University of Maryland campus

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Make yourself at home

Find your next stop.

Everyday places to know at Maryland.

3 places · Check official sources for current hours and access.

Study spots

McKeldin Library

Campus Drive

The main library offers quiet study, research help and collaborative spaces.

Good to know

Check current hours and room reservations.

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Food & coffee

Stamp Student Union

Campus Drive

A student hub with food, services and places to meet.

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Check current vendor hours.

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Outdoors

McKeldin Mall

Central campus

A large campus green for walking, relaxing or meeting friends.

Good to know

Events can affect access.

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Good links to keep handy.

Sources, reporting notes & photo credit

Checked September 17, 2026. Enrollment and other figures describe the scope and reporting period labeled above; they are not live counts. Figures from different years or definitions should not be treated as a like-for-like ranking. Place suggestions are editorial guidance, not measured noise levels or guaranteed availability.

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