University of Maryland-College Park Admissions

Maryland is moderately selective with a 44.61% acceptance rate. Nearly half of applicants get accepted, making it competitive but attainable for strong students. The middle 50% SAT range spans 1360-1520, indicating most admitted students score well above average. Your SAT should ideally hit 1400 or higher to be competitive. The 32 ACT average aligns with these expectations. Maryland seeks students who can handle rigorous academics while contributing to campus life. The university values future engineers, computer scientists, journalists, and business leaders who want access to Washington DC internships. They want academically prepared students ready for a large research environment with 30,246 total enrollment.