University of Maryland Global: Review & Facts

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University of Maryland Global is a large four-year, public school with 58,530 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1947 and is the only college located in Adelphi, Maryland.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
54
Fair
University of Maryland Global will give you the opportunity to receive an associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

University of Maryland Global follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Computer Science, Business, General Studies, and Criminal Justice. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
55%
Bad
The rate of student retention at University of Maryland Global is low at 55% (way below Maryland average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Maryland Global is very low - 14%. About 25% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Maryland Global is reasonably decent: 19:1. Read more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$12,400
Medium
Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median - $12,000 annually. The additional fees at University of Maryland Global not covered by tuition are nearly $400; this comes to $12,400 annually.

Read the details about University of Maryland Global additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
University of Maryland Global will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at University of Maryland Global is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to University of Maryland Global and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (301) 985-7000 or check University of Maryland Global Website.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
University of Maryland Global offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Maryland Global, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

ROTC
Available
No
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at University of Maryland Global.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Maryland Global appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Maryland Global Location and Maps



Post Address: University of Maryland Global, 3501 University Blvd East, Adelphi, Maryland 20783-8010, USA
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