University of Maryland Global Campus
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want a major research university experience. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. solid earnings of $55,900 within 10 years.
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About This School
University of Maryland Global Campus is a public institution located in Adelphi, Maryland with approximately 48,238 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $14,514 per year. The graduation rate is 30%, and the typical graduate earns $55,900 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), formerly known as the University of Maryland University College from 1959 to 2019, is a public university in College Park, Maryland, United States. Established in 1947 as the College of Special and Continuation Studies of the University of Maryland, College Park, UMGC is dedicated to serving working adults, military service members, veteran and their families. UMGC offers online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction at education centers across the Washington–Baltimore metropolitan area, throughout Maryland, and around the world. It is the largest institution in the University System of Maryland.
Designed specifically for working adults, military members, and veterans, this school offers a genuinely affordable path to a degree — median debt at graduation is just $10,500, well below the national average. That said, the 30% graduation rate is a serious concern and suggests many students struggle to finish, likely due to the demands of balancing school with work and family. Worth considering if you're a self-motivated adult learner who needs flexibility, but go in with a clear plan to stay on track.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (48,238 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Maryland Global Campus
3501 University Blvd East
Adelphi, MD 20783-8010
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
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