University of Maryland, College Park acceptance rate, scores and deadlines
Source: Common Data Set 2025–26 · deadlines from Maryland's admissions site.
Acceptance rate
Maryland acceptance rate by year
30,218 of 67,101 applicants admitted for Fall 2025, against 44.8% for Fall 2024.
Show the numbers
| Entering class | Applied | Admitted | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | 67,101 | 30,218 | 45.0% | Common Data Set |
| Fall 2024 | 60,056 | 26,902 | 44.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2023 | 59,377 | 26,625 | 44.8% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2022 | 56,761 | 25,320 | 44.6% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2021 | 50,183 | 26,109 | 52.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2020 | 32,147 | 16,382 | 51.0% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2019 | 33,012 | 14,585 | 44.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2018 | 33,497 | 15,796 | 47.2% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2017 | 33,922 | 15,096 | 44.5% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2016 | 30,291 | 14,557 | 48.1% | IPEDS |
| Fall 2015 | 28,434 | 12,760 | 44.9% | IPEDS |
2026–27 applications
Maryland deadlines for 2026–27
Apply with Common App or UMD Application (ApplyWeb). Checked October 24, 2026 on Maryland's admissions site. Dates can change; confirm them there before you submit.
- Early action Apply by Decisions By February 1
- Regular decision Apply by Decisions By April 1
Early rounds
Early decision and early action at Maryland
Maryland offers early action for 2026–27. It does not publish separate early admit rates in its Common Data Set.
Scores and GPA
Test scores and GPA at Maryland
Scores are for enrolled students who sent them, not for everyone admitted.
- 4.089.2%
- 3.75–3.996.1%
- 3.50–3.742.5%
- 3.25–3.491.1%
- 3.00–3.240.7%
- 2.50–2.990.3%
- Below 2.500.1%
What counts
What Maryland weighs
From section C7 of Maryland's Common Data Set 2025–26.
Very important
- Course rigor
Important
- GPA
- Essays
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
Considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- First-generation status
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteer work
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Alumni relation
- Religious affiliation
- Demonstrated interest
Waitlist
Maryland waitlist
247 students were offered a place on the waitlist for Fall 2025, 0 accepted it, and 0 were admitted from it.
Cost
What Maryland costs
From the College Scorecard. For your own estimate, use Maryland's net price calculator.
Compare
Colleges with a similar acceptance rate
Close to Maryland's 45.0%, from the same official data.
FAQ
Questions about Maryland admissions
What is Maryland's acceptance rate?
Maryland admitted 30,218 of 67,101 first-year applicants for Fall 2025, an acceptance rate of 45.0%. That is up from 44.8% for Fall 2024. Source: Common Data Set 2025–26.
Is Maryland test-optional for 2026–27?
Yes. Maryland is test-optional for 2026–27: you can apply with or without SAT or ACT scores.
When are Maryland's application deadlines for 2026–27?
Early action: November 1, 2026; Regular decision: January 20, 2027. Check Maryland's admissions site before you apply, as dates can change.
What SAT score do you need for Maryland?
There is no cutoff. The middle 50% of enrolled first-years scored 1410–1520 on the SAT (Fall 2025), and 37% of them sent a score. A score at or above 1520 is in the top quarter of enrolled students.
Where the numbers come from
Sources
- University of Maryland, College Park Common Data Set 2025–26
- College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), IPEDS admissions 2015–2024
- Maryland first-year admissions, checked October 24, 2026
Odds are estimates from public data, shown as a range. An estimate, not a guarantee.
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