University of Maryland - Adelphi Rankings

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#5308 of 14,131 In the World
#1491 of 2,597 In North America
#1411 of 2,496 In the United States
#27 of 34 In Maryland

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Acceptance rate
100%
Aid receiving
67%
Undergraduates
46,734
Graduates
9,104
Male:Female Ratio
54:46
Control
Public
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
umgc.edu

University of Maryland - Adelphi Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

University of Maryland - Adelphi has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

3,288 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

50,144 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

Admissions requirements

The University of Maryland - Adelphi has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

White 19330 (35%)
Black or African American 15421 (28%)
Hispanic 8801 (16%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 4862 (9%)
Asian 3154 (6%)
Two or more races 2561 (5%)
Nonresident Alien 1032 (2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 412 (0.7%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 147 (0.3%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Average aid awarded
$4,213
Students receiving aid
67%

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $7,488$9,252
Tuition in-state $7,488$9,252
Tuition out-of-state $11,976$11,862
Fee in-district $360$270
Fee in-state $360$270
Fee out-of-state $360$270

University of Maryland - Adelphi majors

University of Maryland - Adelphi has granted 7,904 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs, 3,973 master's across 16 programs, and 32 doctorate degrees in Business/Commerce, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Maryland - Adelphi.

Major Associate Bachelor Master Doctoral
Business Administration and Management, General 1,440 1,782
Information Science & Studies 1,936 410
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 2,194 40
Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance 292 857
Psychology, General 618
Computer and Information Sciences, General 580
Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General 419
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 346
Health & Health Care Administration & Management 244
Accounting 217
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 192
Social Sciences, General 187
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 182
Finance, General 158
Biotechnology 154
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration & Management 139
History, General 129
Business Statistics 113
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 113
Legal Studies 109
Forensic Science and Technology 105
English Language and Literature, General 104
Political Science and Government, General 94
Accounting and Finance 93
Marketing & Marketing Management, General 92
Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 83
Graphic Communications, General 74
Public Administration 68
Public Relations & Image Management 63
Natural Resources & Conservation, General 58
Accounting and Related Services, Other 56
Learning Sciences 54
Environmental Health 48
Asian Studies & Civilization 41
Educational & Instructional Technology 41
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 36
Organizational Leadership 35
Business & Commerce, General 32
Secondary Education and Teaching 28
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 17
Gerontology 14
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 9
Humanities & Humanistic Studies 3
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 3
Fire Services Administration 1
Grand Total 2,194 7,904 3,973 32

University of Maryland - Adelphi has a graduation rate of 19%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 19% 17% 21%
  • Full-time retention rate - 43%
  • Part-time retention rate - 25%

Publications & Citations

University of Maryland - Adelphi has published 29 scientific papers with 78 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, Psychology, Philosophy, Biology, and Engineering.

Publications
29
Citations
78

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
19 / 44
Political Science
16 / 37
Law
16 / 37
Computer Science
15 / 48
Environmental Science
15 / 40
Geography and Cartography
12 / 20
Psychology
12 / 59
Philosophy
12 / 19
Biology
11 / 45
Engineering
10 / 35
Sociology
10 / 23
History
10 / 18
Archaeology
10 / 18
Business
9 / 12
Medicine
9 / 52
Chemistry
8 / 31
Geology
8 / 25
Linguistics
7 / 6
Mathematics
6 / 8
Physics
6 / 4
Economics
6 / 22
Paleontology
6 / 21
Social Psychology
5 / 36
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
5 / 1
Quantum and Particle physics
4 / 1
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
4 / 3
Art & Design
4 / 0
Genetics
4 / 23
Cyber Security
4 / 2
Neuroscience
4 / 36
Psychiatry
4 / 25
Development Studies
3 / 18
Ecology
3 / 18
Finance
3 / 7
Management
3 / 5
Organic Chemistry
3 / 5
Materials Science
3 / 4
Biochemistry
3 / 23
Education Majors
3 / 7
Marketing
3 / 4

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 0 0
1992 0 0
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 0 0
1997 0 0
1998 0 2
1999 0 0
2000 0 0
2001 2 2
2002 0 1
2003 0 0
2004 0 1
2005 2 0
2006 0 0
2007 0 0
2008 1 0
2009 1 1
2010 0 0
2011 1 3
2012 3 1
2013 1 2
2014 3 4
2015 3 7
2016 1 5
2017 0 1
2018 2 4
2019 3 7
2020 2 7
2021 1 7

University of Maryland - Adelphi alumni

  1. Ray Lewis

    Ray Lewis
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1975-.. (age 49)
    Occupations
    player of American footballauthor
    Biography

    Raymond Anthony Lewis Jr. is a former American football linebacker who played his entire 17-year career for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, where he earned All-America honors.

  2. Jalen Rose

    Jalen Rose
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1973-.. (age 51)
    Enrolled in the University of Maryland - Adelphi
    In 2005 graduated with Bachelor of Science in management
    Occupations
    actorpodcasterbasketball player
    Biography

    Jalen Anthony Rose is an American sports analyst and former professional basketball player. In college, he was a member of the University of Michigan Wolverines' "Fab Five" (along with Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Jimmy King, and Ray Jackson) that reached the 1992 and 1993 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship games as both freshmen and sophomores.

  3. Hakan Fidan

    Hakan Fidan
    Born in
    Turkey Flag Turkey
    Years
    1968-.. (age 56)
    Occupations
    officialsoldierintelligence officerdiplomat
    Biography

    Hakan Fidan is a Turkish politician currently serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs since June 2023. A member of the Justice and Development Party, he was previously the director of the National Intelligence Organization from March 2010 until June 2023.

  4. Dale Dye

    Dale Dye
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1944-.. (age 80)
    Occupations
    military officerfilm actorbusinesspersonwriteractor
    Biography

    Dale Adam Dye Jr. is an American actor, technical advisor, radio personality and writer. A decorated Marine veteran of the Vietnam War, Dye is the founder and head of Warriors, Inc., a technical advisory company specializing in portraying realistic military action in Hollywood films. Dye has also offered his expertise to television, such as the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers and The Pacific, and video games, including the Medal of Honor series.

All 24 notable alumni

General info

Alternative names UMUC
Founded 1947
Colors navy, goldenrod
Academic calendar September to May (September - December; January-May)
Total FTE staff 2,793
Carnegie classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Location and contacts

Address 3501 University Blvd East
Adelphi, Maryland, 20783-8010
United States
City population 17,000
Phone 3019857000

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