| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
27,443 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
25,547 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
1,896 |
| Total graduate students: |
10,697 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
8,091 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
2,606 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Middle Atlantic |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
21% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 18.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 12.0% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 51.8% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.2% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 2.5% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.5% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 16.4% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 12.7% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 9.4% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 52.2% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.7% | Nonresident Alien |
| 1.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
1,335 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
College Park, MD |
| Population of city/town: |
31,274 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Programs at Shady Grove and Hagerstown, MD, campuses that are administered by the University System of Maryland. |
| Nearest major city: |
Washington, DC |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
3 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
658,893 |
| Online campus map: |
www.umd.edu/CampusMaps/
campus_maps.cfm |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
No. Housing is not guaranteed for fourth- and fifth-year students. |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (56%)
- women's dorms (1%)
- sorority housing (4%)
- fraternity housing (4%)
- single-student apartments (32%)
- special housing for disabled students (3%)
- special housing for international students
- other housing including Living Learning communities. Language housing.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
93% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
42% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
58% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
50% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
3890 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Internet public library, instructional technology/multimedia classrooms, video conferencing, help desk, computer training, human-interaction lab, printing services, digital librarian. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Special collections. Architecture, art, chemistry, engineering/physical sciences, and performing arts libraries. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art gallery, leadership academy, aerospace buoyancy lab, model nuclear reactor, wind tunnel; performing arts and architectural design/research centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills, English as a second language skill-building. |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services, extended exam time, priority registration; other services provided on an individual basis. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
mostly |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
36 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
21 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
15% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
38 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
15 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
15% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Asian Voice; Black Explosion; The Diamondback-Daily; La Voz Latina; Maryland Cow Nipple; Mitzpeh |
| Number of honor societies: |
49 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
852 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Adventist Student Fellowship, Agape Campus Christian Fellowship, Aletheia, AMSA, Apostolic Campus Ministry, BAPS Campus Fellowship, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Bethel Campus Fellowship, Bridges International Friendships, Cantonese Student Fellowship, Catholic Terps, Chesed, Chinese Grace Fellowship, Chinmaya Mission Yuva Kendra, Campus Worship, CARP, Coptic Terps, Disciples of Christ, Cru, Vommonplace, Every Nation Campus, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Friends of Sedes Sapientiae, HOPE Generation, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, InterVarsity Graduate Christian Fellowship, Jfarm, Jewish Muslim Alliance, Kedma, Korean Bible Study, Korean Campus Ministry, Korean Graduate Student Christian Fellowship, Latinos United in Christ, Light House of Prayer, Lutheran Student Association, Meor Maryland, Nyarai Dance Ensemble, Ometz, Orthodox Christians on Campus, Reformed University Fellowship, Salvation and Praise, Santana and Satsang, Timothy Bible Study, United Mehodist Campus ministry, United Muslim Advocates for Humanity, University Bible Fellowship, Interfaith Council; Catholic, Jewish, Lutheran, Muslim, and Sikh Student Associations; Baha'i, Bhagavad Gita, and Buddhist clubs |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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American Indian Student Union, Black Student Union, Black Honors Caucus, Bridges: A Literary and Multicultural Community, NAACP, American Indian, Asian American, Latino Student Union, La Unidad Latina, National Council of Negro Women, Pride Alliance, Society of African American Studies, The Association of Minority Future Educators; African, Black Graduate, Black Political, Korean, Japanese American, Multiracial/Biracial, Taiwanese American Student Associations |
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| International student organizations: |
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Armenian Student Union, Develop Empower and Synergize India, Cercle Des Etudiants Francophiles et Francophones, Greek Heritage Society, Greek Jewish Community, Hindu Students Council, German Club, Iranian Students' Foundation, Maryland Dhoom, Maryland Masti, Moksha, Organization of Arab Students, Capoeira, Chinese culture, Multicultural Greek Council; African, Bangladesh, Bengalie, Caribbean, Chinese, Ethiopian, Filipino, global communities, Hellenic graduate, Hong Kong, Indian, Korean graduate, Korean international, Lebanese, Pakistani, Polish Nepalese, Saudi, Taiwanese, and Vietnamese Student Associations |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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A Mercy Killing Theatre Company, Caribbean Fever Dance Troupe, Erasable Inc., Kreativity, TEMPO, Terrapin Theatre Troupe, The Weekday Players, Unbound Dance Team, Undergraduate Theatre Artists Society (UTAS), Voices: Arts for Social Change, Amateur Musicians Society, ANOKHA, ArtReach, Awkapella, Caribbean Fever Dance Troupe, Chinese Students Performing Arts Troupe, DeCadence a Cappella, Electronic Dance Music Union, Ethnobeat, Faux Paz, Film Symphony Orchestra, Friends of the Co-op, Unbound Dance Team, Maryland Hip-Hop Collective, Maryland Music Business Society, Amateur Radio Association, Gamer Symphony Orchestra, Generics and treble Makers A Cappella Singers, Good Vibe Tribe, Guitar Players United, Hip Hop Orchestra, Korean Pop Culture Appreciation (K.P.C.A.), Kreativity, Maryland Clarinet Society, Maryland Palestrina Choir, Mezumenet, Mockappella, Moksha, Musical Undergraduates Support Initiative for Children Veterans and Seniors, OperaTerps, Pandemonium A Cappella Singers Association, Pianos For Play, Royal Scottish Country Dance, Student Entertainment events, Terpmode, Terrapin Beats Society, The National Association for Music Education Collegiate Chapter #225, Vintage Voices, Voices: Arts for Social Change, WMUC, A Woman's Worth, React to Film, Believe in Tomorrow, Best Buddies, Beyond These Walls, Brings on the Books, Building Tomorrow, Challah for Hunger, Circle K International, College Mentors for Kids, Community Pipeline, Exceeding Expectations Mentoring Program (EEMP), Food Recovery Network, Future Business Leaders, Gift to Uplift, Habitat for Humanity, Help Center, Helping Out My Younger Self, Humanity First student Organization, Musical Undergraduates Support Initiative for Children Veterans and seniors, Operation Smile, Project Sunshine, Serving Our Wounded Warriors, She's The First, Sisters Guiding Sisters, Student Council for Exceptional children, Black Political Student Association, College Democrats, College Park Students for Liberty, College Republicans, International Socialist Organization, Maryland Discourse, Model United Nations, Organization of Prison Abolitionists, Political Latino/as United for Movement and Action in Society (P.L.U.M.A.S.), Progressive College Republicans, Roosevelt Institute, Students for Rubio, Terps for Bernie, Terps for Chris Van Hollen, Terps for Hillary, Terps for Israel, Terps for O'Malley, Terrapins for Bernie Sanders, Turning Point USA, Young Americans for Liberty, Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC), Foundations in Science & Health Tutoring/Mentoring Program, Global Dental Brigades, Global health Initiative, Global Medical Brigades, Global Public Health Brigades, Health leads, Student Health Advisory Committee, Engineers without Borders, Science Enrichment After School, J Street U, LAVI, Undergrounduates, AIESEC, American Fisheries Society Student Subunit, Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings, Backpacks of Love, Co-op Housing (CHUM), Imara Roose Inc., Innoworks, Jelly for the Belly, Learning Enterprises, Maryland Images: Campus Tour Guides, Maryland Science Olympiad, Maryland Wishes, Medlife, Moneythink Maryland, RECN; jazz, metal, game developers, filmmakers, DC sports and entertainment, Bhagavad Gita, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Coast Guard, and Rotaract clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Kevin Anderson,
Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Lori Ebihara,
Senior Associate Athletics Director/SWA |
| School colors: |
red, white, black, and gold |
| School mascot: |
Terrapin (Testudo) |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Big Ten Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's football | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I-A |
| Men's golf | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's lacrosse | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's wrestling | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's field hockey | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's golf | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's gymnastics | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's water polo | yes | Big 10, NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
3% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
15% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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armory, coliseum, field house, golf course, recreation center, softball fields |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, flag football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball, Wiffle ball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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badminton, ballroom dancing, baseball, basketball, boxing, climbing, crew, cycling, dodgeball, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, paintball, racquetball, rugby, running, sailing, soccer, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting, wrestling |
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| Club sports for women: |
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badminton, ballroom dancing, basketball, boxing, climbing, crew, cycling, dodgeball, equestrian sports, fencing, field hockey, figure skating, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, martial arts, paintball, rugby, running, sailing, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Washington, DC (9 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Baltimore, MD (25 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
New Carrollton, MD (transfer t (5 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Washington, DC (9 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
20% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
26% immediately, 26% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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American University, Boston University, Columbia University, Drexel University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Rutgers University, Towson University, University of Baltimore, University of Maryland ¿ Baltimore, University of Maryland -- College Park, University of Maryland University College, University of Michigan, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
68% within six months of graduation, 68% within one year of graduation, 68% within two years of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Accenture, Amazon.com, Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, CohnReznick, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, JHU Applied Physics Laboratory, KPMG, McGladrey, Microsoft, Montgomery County Public Schools, Morgan Stanley, National Institutes of Health, Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Sea Systems Command, Northrop Grumman, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Prince George's County public Schools, ScribeAmerica, TEKssytems, University of Maryland -- College Park, US Food and Drug Administration, Whting-Turner, Boeing. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Sergey Brin, co-founder, Google
- Kevin Plank, founder, UnderArmour
- Jeff Kinney, author, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid."
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