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$11,809
per year
In-State Tuition
45%
Acceptance Rate
89%
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
University of Maryland is a public four-year institution in College Park, MD. Programs offered include Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, Mechanical Engineering and Finance.
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38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Maryland places on CLEP credit
The listed awards apply to CLEP exams taken in 2023-2026. Ask Transfer Credit Services about other test years. Current students need Permission to Enroll before testing; College Composition, Composition Modular, College Algebra, College Mathematics and Precalculus cannot earn CLEP credit after enrollment. CLEP is capped at 30 credits within the 60-credit prior-learning limit. Higher score tiers, degree restrictions and placement conditions are shown in the exam notes.
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Engineering
Business & Finance
Arts & Communications
Law & Criminal Justice
Science & Research
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Agriculture & Environment
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Application Requirements
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UMD freshmen who apply by the Nov 1 early action deadline are automatically reviewed for competitive merit awards from $1,500 up to full cost.
Banneker/Key Scholarship (Full)
CompetitiveFull tuition, mandatory fees, standard on-campus housing and food, and a book allowance (estimated 2026-2027 value $31,554 resident / $62,806 non-resident living on campus)
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA, 12 credits per semester and 30 credits per academic year; up to 8 semesters
Submit the admission application and all required materials by the November 1 early action deadline; no separate application. Semifinalists are invited to an interview.
Includes admission to the Honors College. All admitted Honors College freshmen are considered; semifinalists interview. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens only; students receive at most one admission merit scholarship.
Banneker/Key Scholarship (Partial, Maryland resident)
Competitive$8,000 per year · Estimated 2026-2027: $8,000 plus a $1,250 book allowance ($9,250 total)
Renewable: Minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA, 12 credits per semester and 30 credits per academic year; up to 8 semesters
Submit the admission application and all required materials by the November 1 early action deadline; no separate application. Semifinalists are invited to an interview.
Includes admission to the Honors College. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens only; students receive at most one admission merit scholarship.
Banneker/Key Scholarship (Partial, non-resident)
Competitive$12,000 per year · Estimated 2026-2027: $12,000 plus a $1,250 book allowance ($13,250 total)
Renewable: Minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA, 12 credits per semester and 30 credits per academic year; up to 8 semesters
Submit the admission application and all required materials by the November 1 early action deadline; no separate application. Semifinalists are invited to an interview.
Includes admission to the Honors College. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens only; students receive at most one admission merit scholarship.
President's Scholarship
Competitive$2,000–$20,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA and 30 credits per academic year; up to 8 semesters
Submit the admission application and all required materials by the November 1 early action deadline; no separate application.
Open to in-state and out-of-state applicants; selected on academics, activities, awards, honors and an essay. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens only; students receive at most one admission merit scholarship.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$2,962
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$82,860
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions University of Maryland places on CLEP credit
The listed awards apply to CLEP exams taken in 2023-2026. Ask Transfer Credit Services about other test years. Current students need Permission to Enroll before testing; College Composition, Composition Modular, College Algebra, College Mathematics and Precalculus cannot earn CLEP credit after enrollment. CLEP is capped at 30 credits within the 60-credit prior-learning limit. Higher score tiers, degree restrictions and placement conditions are shown in the exam notes.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
College Park, Maryland
Prince George's County
Control
Public
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