Admissions & Aid
Join our diverse, vibrant community of talented Terps. We welcome top students from around the state, nation and world and strive to make a high-quality Maryland education affordable to all.
68%
of all freshmen received some form of financial aid
2022-23 admission cycle
A diverse, vibrant community of 41,000+ students
$236M
in financial aid awarded
2022-23 admission cycle
Undergraduate Admissions
Terrapins are smart. Most admitted freshmen earned primarily As and Bs in high school and challenged themselves with honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and Advanced Level Exams courses.
Successful transfer applicants have strong grades in rigorous academic courses and have completed freshman-level English and math. Our most successful admitted transfer students earned a B average or better.
Graduate Admissions
Our graduate programs provide limitless opportunities to test ideas, launch or advance careers, and do good for society, all in a location that offers unparalleled access to major research, policy and arts institutions and national and international decision makers.
You’ll collaborate with peers and world-class faculty and conduct innovative research to become a leader in your field.
100+
undergraduate majors
230
graduate programs
Find Your Program
Our 12 schools and colleges offer a robust array of academic specialties, including more than 70 ranked among the top 25 nationwide, according to U.S. News & World Report.