University of Maryland University College Adelphi, MD C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The University of Maryland - University College, founded in 1947, is a public, coeducational university. Its campus is located in College Park. Web Site www.umuc.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 44,219 Women 19,343 (43.7%) Men 24,876 (56.3%) Graduate Students 13,310 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Noncompetitive 100% of 1,981 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA Standardized Tests Essay Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,386 Out-of-state: $12,426 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 27% Average Freshman Award $5,534 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 22% of classes 10-19 students: 53% of classes 20-29 students: 23% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Adelphi Population 15,086 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Washington, DC STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.7% Asian 26.8% Black/African-American 13.0% Hispanic/Latino 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 41.3% White 8.4% Unknown 1.3% from 53 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Noncompetitive: Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is not required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 3501 University Boulevard East City, State, Zip Adelphi, MD 20783 Phone (800) 888-8682 Fax (301) 985-7678 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@umuc.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Not available Rolling No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record Academic GPA Standardized Tests Class Rank Recommendations Essay Interview Level of Applicant's Interest Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College State Residency Geographic Residence Relation with Alumnus Religious Affiliation/ Commitment Ethnicity Work Experience
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 100% of 1,981 applicants were admitted 100% of 1,218 applicants were admitted 100% of 763 applicants were admitted Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,386 Out-of-state: $12,426 Room and Board Books and Supplies Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office Application Process E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Deadline Priority deadline June 1 Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning May 1 Method for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 011644 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 27% Average Award $5,534 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 193 (71.4%) of freshmen 178 (96.3%) of applicants 142 (50.6%) of applicants with financial need 1 aid recipients Received by 120 (89.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,686 Received by 81 (79.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,003 Received by 17 (2.5%) of aid recipients All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 30% Average Award $7,217 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 5,675 (63.1%) of undergraduates 5,375 (94.7%) of applicants 4,794 (70.4%) of applicants with financial need 44 (1.7%) of aid recipients Received by 3,631 (71.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,711 Received by 3,012 (71.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,254 Received by 1,143 (15.8%) of aid recipients
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Asian Studies/Civilization Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Business Administration and Management, General Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance Criminal Justice/Safety Studies English Language and Literature, General Finance, General Fire Services Administration Forensic Science and Technology Gerontology Graphic Communications, General Health/Health Care Administration/Management History, General Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Information Science/Studies Legal Studies, General Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other Marketing/Marketing Management, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Natural Resources/Conservation, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Public Administration Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Sciences, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Computer and information sciences, Business/marketing, Psychology, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services None Accelerated program, Double major, Independent study, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships Not offered All degree programs are available online CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 22% of classes 10-19 students: 53% of classes 20-29 students: 23% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 111,246 Computing Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 448 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Master of International Management, Master of Science in Information Technology, Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, Master of Distance Education Master's Programs of Study Accounting Biotechnology Business Administration and Management--General Computer and Information Systems Security Database Systems Distance Education Development Education--General Environmental Management and Policy Finance and Banking Health Informatics Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Information Science International Business Management Information Systems Management of Technology
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Management Doctoral Programs of Study Business Administration and Management--General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Adelphi Population 15,086 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Washington, DC Large town Temperature 23.4 average low in January, 83.2 average high in September Rain 114 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station 10 mile(s) from campus in Washington, D.C. (National) 1 mile(s) from campus in College Park 7 mile(s) from campus in Washington, D.C. HOUSING College Housing College does not provide housing for students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Intercollegiate Sports Offered Sport WOMEN Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given MEN
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Not Reported Sororities Fraternities ROTC
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 44,219 Women 19,343 (43.7%) Men 24,876 (56.3%) Full-Time Undergraduates 9,530 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 32 All Graduate Students 13,310 Yes 0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native 4.7% Asian 26.8% Black/African-American 13.0% Hispanic/Latino 4.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.8% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 41.3% White 8.4% Unknown 1.3% from 53 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning Students Graduating Within 4 Years Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018