University of Maryland-College Park Admission Chances

Estimate based on official U.S. Department of Education data.

Acceptance rate
45%
SAT 25th
1,400
SAT 75th
1,530
ACT midpoint
32

Calculate your chances at University of Maryland-College Park

Enter your GPA and either SAT or ACT. We compare against University of Maryland-College Park's published 25th–75th percentile range.

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About University of Maryland-College Park admissions

University of Maryland-College Park admits about 45% of applicants. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1400 and 1530 on the SAT. The ACT midpoint is 32. These figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflect the most recently reported cohort.

Frequently asked questions

How are my chances at University of Maryland-College Park calculated?

Stairway U compares your GPA, SAT, and ACT scores to the published 25th–75th percentile ranges from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, then adjusts for the school's overall acceptance rate of 45%.

What GPA do I need for University of Maryland-College Park?

University of Maryland-College Park does not publish a hard GPA cutoff. Strong applicants typically present a GPA in line with the school's selectivity (acceptance rate 45%) and SAT scores in the 1400–1530 range.

Can I improve my chances at University of Maryland-College Park?

Yes. Score-band analysis on Stairway U shows exactly how many points on the SAT or ACT translate into a meaningfully higher chance of admission, based on University of Maryland-College Park's published score distribution.

Is the chancing data accurate?

All admission rates, SAT, and ACT figures come directly from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which sources data from IPEDS. Stairway U does not invent or scrape data. This tool compares your academic profile to the published statistics of admitted students. It is not a prediction engine — admission decisions depend on many factors beyond test scores and GPA, including essays, recommendations, extracurriculars, and institutional priorities that are not captured in public data.

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