Best University in College Park, MD [2026 Rankings]

We ranked the University of Maryland - College Park based on its reputation, research performance, and alumni impact. The rankings are determined by analyzing 9.4M citations received by 218K academic publications made by the university from College Park, the popularity of 561 recognized alumni, and the largest reference database available.

1. University of Maryland - College Park

#2 in Maryland

#30 in the United States

Acceptance Rate: 45%
Average SAT: 1465
Average ACT: 34
Receiving Aid: 67%

Universities near College Park

Distance, km 📏 km	University	Country rank 🏆	City
3	University of Maryland - Adelphi	915	Adelphi, Maryland
6	Washington Adventist University	1685	Takoma Park, Maryland
9	Catholic University of America	212	Washington, District of Columbia
9	Capitol Technology University	1048	Laurel, Maryland
9	Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family	1797	Washington, District of Columbia
9	Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception at the Dominican House of Studies	1804	Washington, District of Columbia
10	Trinity Washington University	1287	Washington, District of Columbia
10	Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital	2474	Silver Spring, Maryland
11	Howard University	179	Washington, District of Columbia
11	Gallaudet University	461	Washington, District of Columbia