More selective than 92% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
42% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Maryland-College Park over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Maryland-College Park SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Maryland-College Park is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 690 | 750 |
| SAT math | 710 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 32 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1400 | 1530 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Maryland-College Park admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 45% | 690–750 | 710–780 | 32–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 45% | 670–740 | 700–780 | 32–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Maryland-College Park compared with other Maryland colleges?
University of Maryland-College Park has the 3rd-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University | 6% | 94% | $18,809 |
| 2 | United States Naval Academy | 9% | 93% | — |
| 3 | University of Maryland-College Park | 45% | 89% | $15,678 |
| 4 | Coppin State University | 46% | 26% | $9,977 |
| 5 | Washington Adventist University | 46% | 29% | $18,526 |
| 6 | St. John's College | 55% | 71% | $45,597 |
| 7 | Washington College | 57% | 65% | $27,898 |
| 8 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 66% | 24% | $13,572 |
| 9 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | 70% | $18,441 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Maryland-College Park
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Maryland-College Park admissions questions
What is the University of Maryland-College Park acceptance rate?
University of Maryland-College Park accepts 45% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 26,625 of 59,377 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Maryland-College Park require the SAT or ACT?
University of Maryland-College Park considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 42% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?
The middle 50% of University of Maryland-College Park enrolled first-year students scored 1400–1530 on the SAT and 32–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Maryland-College Park?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (6,197 of 26,625).
Is University of Maryland-College Park getting harder to get into?
University of Maryland-College Park accepted 45% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 45% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Maryland-College Park overview