University of Maryland - University College (UMUC)
3501 University Blvd East, Hyattsville, MD 20783
UMUC Description
If you’re after the resources that a large university can offer, University of Maryland University College is worth looking into. With an enrollment that exceeds 90,000, UMUC serves students in nine states and Washington, D.C. The school is a global presence, as well, with dozens of locations in Europe and Asia.
UMUC’s academics are as extensive as you’d expect for a school of its size. The college offers more than 100 degree programs, from certificates to doctorates. Its programs vary from traditional subjects like history and biology to more unique areas, such as gerontology and homeland security.
As a Maryland college, UMUC provides a number of academic opportunities specifically for military students. Men and women in the armed forces are eligible for extensive financial aid, and can take courses online through the college’s WebTycho system. Additionally, many of the school’s European and Asian campuses are on military bases, such as Camp Henry in South Korea, Camp Victory in Iraq, and FOB Fenty in Afghanistan.
University of Maryland University College’s admissions are quite flexible. The school accepts up to 90 transfer credits from four-year institutions, and 70 from two-year institutions. Its fall, spring, and summer semesters have multiple start dates, as well, so you can begin classes at your convenience.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Type
Public
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$5,760
Out-of-State Tuition
$12,216
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
36,466
UMUC Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 22,308
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 36,466
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 61%
- Graduate
- 39%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 9%
- Part-Time
- 91%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 34%
- Asian
- 5%
- Caucasian
- 38%
- Latino
- 5%
- Other
- 18%
International Students
- International
- 2%
- Domestic
- 98%