University of Maryland, College Park

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UMD Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of UMD's admissions stats.

University of Maryland, College Park Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Maryland, College Park.

Considering Applying Early to UMD?

University of Maryland, College Park may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with UMD directly for more information about early applications.

UMD accepts around 6% of early action applicants . In 2021, UMD admitted 18,75 of the 31,43 who applied early action.

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Transferring to University of Maryland, College Park

For more information on transferring to University of Maryland, College Park, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to UMD

UMD has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does UMD Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at UMD

Wondering what factors are considered by UMD during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with UMD for more information on admission factors.

UMD 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UMD, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with UMD's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

GPA and Testing

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UMD?

UMD has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school. UMD considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UMD considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

UMD is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 34% of UMD's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 9% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for UMD?

To be competitive with other UMD applicants, you should aim to score between 1340 and 1490 (or higher!) on the SAT. At UMD 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1490 and 25% of scored lower than 1340, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of UMD students scored 780 or higher and 75% of students scored 650 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of UMD students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 650 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for UMD?

To be most competitive at UMD, you should strive to earn between 30 and 34 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 34 means you fall in the 75th percentile for UMD's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 34, and three out of four students scored lower than 34 on the ACT.

A 30 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for UMD students. Only one out of every four students scored below 30.

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UMD Admissions FAQs

Do I have to submit test scores to UMD?

❌ No, UMD is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UMD?

🟨 UMD may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

What is the early action acceptance rate at UMD?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at UMD was 6% in 2021.

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