University of Maryland-College Park Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
26.5K

Full + Part time Students
1:18

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.6K

Avg. Financial Aid

The University of Maryland, College Park is a public research university, the flagship campus of the university System of Maryland, and the original 1862 land-grant institution in the State. It is one of only 62 members of the Association of American Universities, an organization composed of the leading research universities in the United States and Canada. The University of Maryland is committed to achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. The University creates and applies knowledge for the benefit of the economy and culture of the State, the region, the nation, and beyond.

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Overview

Total Faculty	1,677
Full-Time Undergraduate	24,486
Part-Time Undergraduate	2,052
Transfer Students	1,854
Programs	296 Programs
Courses	3,648 Courses
Equivalencies	9,248 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$8,908
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,287
Books and Supplies	$1,130
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	36%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,769
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	50%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$7,849

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Transfer Scholarships - Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship, Weinberg Regents Scholarship, Presidents Transfer Scholarship. For financial aid students must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 15.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority / Closing	March 1 / June 1
Spring Priority / Closing	August 1 / November 15

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

There is no minimum GPA requirement. However, applicants with less than a 3.0 GPA are considered on a space-available basis.
Official Transcripts:

College transcripts from every institution attended are required. High school transcripts are required if transferring with less than 30 credits.
SAT Scores:

SAT/ACT scores are required if transferring with less than 30 credits.
Letters of Recommendation:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Essay:

You are required to submit an essay describing why you wish to transfer to Maryland at this time and explaining academic challenges and/or future goals.
Application Fee:

Submit a non-refundable application fee of $65 with your application.
Interview:

Not required for admissions consideration.
Other Requirements:

Submit a resume or statement of academic and extracurricular activities. Several programs at Maryland have more competitive admission requirements beyond the University's general admission requirements, and have limited space.
Apply Here:

http://www.admissions.umd.edu/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Only courses with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better will transfer, although we will accept grades of "D" (1.0) from Maryland public institutions. Certain restrictions may apply.
Credits (Min/Max):

No more than 60 community college credits-or a combination of 90 from both 2- and 4-year institutions-are applicable to a degree here. n any case, your final 30 credits must be earned at the University of Maryland, College Park to earn a diploma.
Transfer Policy Document:

University of Maryland College Park Transfer Credit Policy.pdf