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University of Maryland - University College is a public coeducational university located in Adelphi, Maryland, United States. The institute was founded in 1947. It currently provides educational services to over 90,000 students worldwide. It offers degree programs in various fields including computer and information science, human resource management, investigative forensics, business administration, computer information technology, communication studies, technology management, health care administration, biotechnology, and accounting. The school also offers online certification courses for overseas students from Europe and Asia.
University of Maryland - University College’s sports teams are fondly called the Terrapins. The official mascot is Testudo, the Maryland diamondback terrapin. The university offers various sports programs in football, baseball, basketball, and track and field.
The main campus of UMUC is in Adelphi, MD (a large suburb). The school is a public school. UMUC offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to business and management and computer science and engineering.
UMUC admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, the school had 32,540 enrolled students. UMUC has a larger minority student population than most schools. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Maryland University College
3501 University Blvd East
Adelphi, MD 20783-8010
General Phone: (301) 985-7000
http://www.umuc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 3,014 | business management, accounting, MIS, human resources, operations management, accounting and finance, international business, accounting and related services, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1,060 | information science, computer and info science, computer programming, computer networking, computer security, database administration, software engineering, computer applications programming, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 735 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities, English, social services, history, Spanish language, women's studies, library science courses, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 246 | psychology |
| Medical Administration | 173 | health care facilities management, environmental health, health care administration |
| Law | 148 | legal studies, legal assistant |
| Education and Teaching | 142 | educational admin and supervision, instructional media design |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 128 | criminal justice and safety, fire services administration, forensic science, fire protection tech, security and protective services |
| Media | 102 | communication studies, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Science | 75 | biotechnology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 46 | conservation, natural resources policy |
| Office and Administration | 8 | data entry |
| Medicine | 8 | gerontology |
| Engineering | 2 | systems engineering |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | social service professions, family studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | mental health services tech |
Number of programs and degrees for UMUC in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,793 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 2,089 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 415 | 38 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 386 | 31 |
| Associate's degree | 191 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 14 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, UMUC had a total enrollment of 32,540 students (17,055 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 31% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 3% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 24% |
| 30-34 | 19% |
| 35-39 | 16% |
| 40-49 | 20% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 25 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,360 |
Financial Aid:
UMUC participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1164400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 122 | 111 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 37 | $106,632 | 20 | $100,460 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 16 | $86,683 | 19 | $84,898 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $75,785 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $66,273 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 55 | $99,963 | 49 | $88,613 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $41,109 | 26 | $38,507 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $35,762 | 28 | $34,255 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $35,242 | 8 | $27,658 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $39,075 | 62 | $35,187 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Customer Service Management
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Software Engineering
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources Management and Policy, Other
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational/Instructional Media Design
ENGINEERING
Systems Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Asian Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Library Science, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biotechnology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Fire Services Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UMUC Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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