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Is UMCP a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$179,506 Avg Total Cost

University of Maryland - College Park Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of an UMCP degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the UMCP annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

University of Maryland - College Park is ranked #1,485 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe University of Maryland - College Park is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1485 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  33.73 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $179,506 in Total

The UMCP time to graduate is about 4.22 years and will cost an estimated $42,537 per year. This brings the total cost to 179,506.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$42,537
Average Years to Graduate4.22
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$179,506

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average UMCP student takes 4.22 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your UMCP degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$75,061 In-State With Aid
$200,222 Avg Cost No Aid
4.22 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at UMCP.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$200,222#0F
All Students$179,506#1,485D
Only Students Receiving Aid$157,938#155A
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$117,346#F
All Students$96,625#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$75,061#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Maryland.

About 67% of UMCP students receive financial aid. Get more details on what UMCP financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates value by calculating average UMCP cost multiplied by time to graduate, and then compares that number to other schools of a similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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