University of Maryland-College Park Acceptance Rate
College Park, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 59,377
- Admitted
- 26,625
- Yield
- 23.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Maryland-College Park's acceptance rate has fallen from 47.9% in 2014–15 to 44.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 26,340 to 59,377 (+125%) over that period.
Its 44.8% rate makes University of Maryland-College Park more selective than about 87% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 83%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (47.7% for women vs 42% for men, a 5.7-point gap). University of Maryland-College Park has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 23.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 26,340 | 12,624 | 47.9% | 4,155 |
| 2015–16 | 28,434 | 12,760 | 44.9% | 3,959 |
| 2016–17 | 30,291 | 14,557 | 48.1% | 4,551 |
| 2017–18 | 33,922 | 15,096 | 44.5% | 4,156 |
| 2018–19 | 33,497 | 15,796 | 47.2% | 4,748 |
| 2019–20 | 33,012 | 14,585 | 44.2% | 4,279 |
| 2020–21 | 32,147 | 16,382 | 51% | 4,347 |
| 2021–22 | 50,183 | 26,109 | 52% | 6,072 |
| 2022–23 | 56,761 | 25,320 | 44.6% | 5,849 |
| 2023–24 | 59,377 | 26,625 | 44.8% | 6,197 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 30,012 | 14,302 | 47.7% |
| Men | 29,365 | 12,323 | 42% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 670–740 | 42% |
| SAT Math | 700–780 | |
| ACT Composite | 32–35 | 8% |
How University of Maryland compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Maryland-College Park's acceptance rate?
University of Maryland-College Park's acceptance rate is 44.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (26,625 admitted of 59,377 applicants).
Is University of Maryland-College Park test optional?
University of Maryland-College Park is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Maryland-College Park?
University of Maryland-College Park received 59,377 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 26,625.
What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-College Park?
Admitted students at University of Maryland-College Park typically scored 670–740 on SAT Reading/Writing and 700–780 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Maryland-College Park getting harder to get into?
University of Maryland-College Park has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.9% in 2014–15 to 44.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.umd.edu/.