From humble beginnings as the Maryland Agricultural College in 1856, the University of Maryland has grown into an educational institution with global reach. With students from all 50 states and 120 countries, Maryland is an example of how a public research university uses partnerships and resources in business and government to tackle international issues around the globe.
From global warming to food safety to cybersecurity, the University of Maryland is on the front lines of developing solutions for a changing world.
Embracing its roots as a land-grant institution, the University of Maryland has become one of the nation’s top public research universities. Maryland saw a record $1.1 billion in research awards for fiscal year 2021.
Maryland is home to more than 41,000 students, 14,000 faculty and staff and has 414,000 alumni.
Maryland ranks No. 19 among the nation's top public institutions in U.S. News & World Report. The campus is No. 12 among U.S. public institutions ranked as Best Global Schools by U.S. News & World Report and No. 14 among public universities by Forbes’ America’s Top Colleges. Kiplinger’s gave Maryland a 'Best College Value' ranking and Money’s called Maryland one of the 'Best Colleges for Young Money'.
According to U.S. News & World Report, Maryland ranks in the Top 20 in the following programs: aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence, computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics/science, electrical engineering, management, management information systems, marketing and supply chain management.
According to the National Science Foundation, Maryland ranks No. 8 for Black or African-American undergraduates who later achieve doctoral degrees and is the No. 27 producer of minority graduates with bachelor’s degrees, per Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.
The university is recognized as a global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation. Many research programs are successful partnerships between the university, government and business.
Spanning 12 schools and colleges, Maryland offers more than 200 degree-granting programs, many of them ranked among the best in the country. Our faculty includes 60+ members of the national academies and scores of Fulbright scholars, six Pulitzer Prize winners, two Nobel laureates and an Emmy award winner
Campus life at Maryland features plenty of opportunities from entertainment at the The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and the Hoff Movie Theatre to dining and gaming options at the Stamp Student Union to exercising and fitness at the Eppley Recreation Center to fostering and appreciating African-American culture at the Nyumburu Cultural Center.
We are committed to be a preeminent national center for research and for graduate education, and the institution of choice for Maryland’s undergraduates of exceptional ability and promise.
Maryland’s diverse population features students and staff from all 50 states and more than 120 different countries. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion provides leadership and expertise that enriches the experiences of individuals building strong communities.
The faculty includes three Nobel laureates, two Pulitzer Prize winners, three Emmy winners and two Tony Award winners.
