University of Maryland
School info
3.7
Overall Quality
Reputation
4.2
Food
3.1
Clubs
3.9
Facilities
3.9
Internet
3.3
Location
3.7
Opportunities
4
Safety
3.1
Social
3.9
Happiness
3.9
Basic Information
Location
- College Park, MD
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Public land-grant research university
- Established: March 6, 1856; 168 years ago (1856-03-06)
- Founder: Charles Benedict Calvert
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Over 90 undergraduate degree programs
Key Area
- Climate Change
- Quantum Science
- AI and Data Science
- Health
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 40,792 (fall 2022)
- Undergraduates: 30,353 (fall 2022)
- Postgraduates: 10,439 (fall 2022)
- Academic Staff: 4,474 (fall 2023)
- Administrative Staff: 6,216 (fall 2023)
Notable Alumni
- Sergey Brin
- Jim Henson
- Steny Hoyer
- Gayle King
- Jeff Kinney
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Good reviews
Overall 5
amazing school in rhe end
Overall 5
great school spirit and awesome campus!
Overall 5
Love!
Overall 4.9
Love this school!!
Overall 4.9
Very highly ranked in certain programs, but some of the dorms need to be renovated
Overall 4.9
A wonderful school
Overall 4.8
Great opportunities academically and socially. Campus resources are endless. There's a club for pretty much anything, and if you can't find a club that suits you, just create one! I really love the professors here, too. It's near DC so you can intern over the summer if you want. Anything you're looking for UMD can provide.
Overall 4.7
Every experience is unique to the student here. Pick your path, pick how heavy you want to be in school vs clubs vs social life. You will make friends, and the dual experience of a college campus and access to DC is unbeatable
Overall 4.5
Love it!
Overall 4.4
not bad
Bad reviews
Overall 1
I saw ghosts in the bathroom.
Overall 1.1
Academics are okayish no other things to appreciate
Overall 1.2
No social life unhappy here
Overall 1.4
for in-state students, this school is a great value for STEM, especially CS. many bright students in md who really belong at Ivies end up coming here. other than CS, go elsewhere - boring/blah school. very poor administration and lack of funding makes for an underwhelming undergraduate experience, especially if you aren't the biggest sports fan.
Overall 1.7
worst school in my opinion but we'll see what the new president will do to improve the school
Overall 1.9
Classes are great, but everyone is so cliquey, nobody participates in class, and it feels like high school. I can't tell you what the night life is like, but I do know there's literally no place for you to sit down if you need a moment of peace or privacy when on campus. If you're prone to panic, or don't already have friends here, don't come here.
Overall 2
Don't let them make you think they care. This school preaches about inclusivity, understanding, compassion, they make you think that your time here will be well supported by teachers and by others. Unless you live on campus it's hard to make friends and get any academic help. The teachers don't care about you and you're just a number.