University of Maryland-College Park Admission
Acceptance Rate
44.79%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.63%
Freshmen Enrollment
5,818
SAT Scores
1,465
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 60,056 students have applied and 26,902 students have allowed to admit to University of Maryland-College Park (Acceptance rate: 44.79%). UMD's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.63 % where 5,818 students have finally enrolled out of 26,902 admitted students.
UMD acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University of California-Berkeley and University of California-Los Angeles, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 22.02%).
UMD enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 42.18%).
How to Apply to University of Maryland-College Park
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UMD. UMD offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.admissions.umd.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.admissions.umd.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.financialaid.umd.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.umd.edu/resources-policies/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | www.registrar.umd.edu/veteran-benefits.html |
| Athletic | web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/gsrsearch |
| Disability Service | counseling.umd.edu/ads |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UMD and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Maryland-College Park is 1,465 and the average ACT score is 34. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Maryland-College Park is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,449). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-College Park | 1,465 | 34 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,449 | 32 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland | 1,080 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Maryland-College Park, 2,448 students submitted SAT scores (42% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,465 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 690 | 720 | 750 |
| Mathematics | 710 | 745 | 780 |
| Total | 1,400 | 1,465 | 1,530 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Maryland-College Park, 411 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 34 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| English | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 29 | 32 | 35 |
UMD Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Maryland-College Park. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |