University of Maryland-University College

3501 University Blvd East Adelphi, MD 20783

(301) 985-7000 | www.umuc.edu

University of Maryland-University College is a large four-year university in the large suburb of Adelphi, MD. The school is on the semester calendar system and is a Master's College with larger sized programs. There are 37,400 undergraduate students and 18,444 graduate students at University of Maryland-University College. Students attend mostly part-time. The school has its own library and participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs for those who qualify. more

Fields of study offered at University of Maryland-University College

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies (2 majors)
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (2 majors)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
- Biotechnology
Business, Management, Marketing, and Support Services (25 majors)
- Accounting
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Customer Service Management
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
- Finance, General
- General Merchandising, Sales, and Related Marketing Operations, Other
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Information Resources Management
- Information Resources Management/CIO Training
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Marketing
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Management Science, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Child Care, Family and Consumer Sciences (1 major)
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
Communication, Journalism and Public Relations (2 majors)
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technologies (2 majors)
- Graphic Communications, General
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (12 majors)
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Information Science/Studies
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Criminal Justice and Security Services (7 majors)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Fire Services Administration
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Security and Protective Services, Other
Education (4 majors)
- Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
- Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Secondary Education and Teaching
Engineering (2 majors)
- Computer Software Engineering
- Systems Engineering
English Language and Literature (1 major)
- English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (2 majors)
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Clinical Sciences (4 majors)
- Environmental Health
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
History (1 major)
- History, General
Interdisciplinary Studies (3 majors)
- Gerontology
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Legal Professions and Studies (2 majors)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Legal Studies, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences (1 major)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Library Science (1 major)
- Library Science, Other
Natural Resources and Conservation (3 majors)
- Natural Resources Management and Policy
- Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Psychology (1 major)
- Psychology, General
Public Administration and Social Work (2 majors)
- Public Administration
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Social Sciences (3 majors)
- Political Science and Government, General
- Political Science and Government, Other
- Social Sciences, General

Enrollment

Total: 55,844

55% 45%

Undergraduates: 37,400
Graduates: 18,444
Freshman: 0

Transfer Rate

Transfer out rate 25%

Graduation Rate

(Bachelor's degree)

6% graduate within 4 years
7% graduate within 5 years
10% graduate within 6 years

Student Demographics

White	37.7%
Black	32.5%
Unknown	16.3%
Hispanic	5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander	5.1%
Nonresident Alien	2.2%
Native American	0.5%

Data reported by NCES, 2009-2010.


Tuition and fees	$5,760
Percentage receiving any financial aid	69%
Average amount of institutional grant aid received	$819
Average amount of student loan aid received	$6,068