University of Maryland-College Park
University of Maryland-College Park is one of the fourteen public 4-year colleges in Maryland. The campus is located in a suburb, in College Park.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 40,521 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 4,156 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 3,990 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 96%). Every year 85% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Maryland-College Park's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,481, and fees were $1,918. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $31,688 and $1,918 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students40,521 |
Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate96% |
Nursing Programs
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 07/01/1921 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 11/05/2009 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 11/16/2009 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 11/16/2009 - Current |
Admission
45%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1280 to 1470 |
ACT | 29 to 33 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $75 |
Graduates | $75 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $353/credit | |
In State Students | $353/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,321/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $683/credit | |
In State Students | $683/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,474/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $15,885 | $15,885 | $59,445 |
ADN | 70 | $24,710 | $24,710 | $92,470 |
BSN | 125 | $44,125 | $44,125 | $165,125 |
FNP | 50 | $34,150 | $34,150 | $73,700 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 68% of University of Maryland-College Park's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 13% | $4,688 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $836 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 16% | $3,758 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $7,290 |
Federal Student Loans | 31% | $5,474 |
Private Loans | 5% | $18,600 |
$17,241
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$9,084 |
$30,001 to $48,000$11,255 |
$48,001 to $75,000$17,271 |
$75,001 to $110,000$22,389 |
Over $110,000$24,042 |
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Student Population
29,868
Undergrads
10,653
Graduates
19,059
Women
21,462
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
47% |
Asian |
14% |
Non-resident alien |
13% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.