Description
University of Maryland - College Park
University of Maryland – College Park
Features
University of Maryland College Park is a public institution which offers students a suburban lifestyle within easy reach of big-city experiences. As the state's flagship university, the University of Maryland educates the most talented students from Maryland and beyond.
University of Maryland College Park ranked 12th among all public U.S. universities and 36th worldwide in a recent international survey, and was named one of the top 18 "green universities" in the country.
Students win prestigious awards for their academic achievements and civic engagement, and graduates enjoy successful careers in their chosen fields. In the past decade, University of Maryland College Park sports teams have won 14 NCAA national championships. In addition, it embraces diversity, and taking advantage of our proximity to Washington, D.C., to educate tomorrow's leaders and address global challenges.
The Basics
| Setting | located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C. |
| School Type | USA University |
| Housing | Apartment |
| School Website | http://www.umd.edu/ |
| State | Maryland |
| Nearest City | |
| Year Founded | 1856 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall, Spring, Winter & Summer |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs |
| Enrollment | approximately 38,000 students |
| International Students | 3% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Map |
Academic Programs
Academic Departments and Programs:http://www.umd.edu/acad_dir.cfm
Campus
Eppley Recreation Center:
http://www.crs.umd.edu/cms/Facilities/EppleyRecreation.aspx
Career Center, Health Center, Libraries, University Book Center
Students Life
Sport Clubs: http://www.crs.umd.edu/cms/SportClubs.aspx
Student Affairs: http://www.studentaffairs.umd.edu/
Other Information
Source
US News:
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/university-of-maryland-college-park-2103
University of Maryland website:
http://www.umd.edu/
University of Maryland wiki:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Maryland_College_Park