About UMD
We are excited to share news about the university's continued rise in stature and reputation. Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine recently ranked the University of Maryland 8th on its list of "100 Best Values in Public Colleges." We are proud to be recognized for providing an exceptional education experience that is both accessible and affordable. Read more about it!
Unstoppable starts here. Learn about our top ranked academic programs: we have 30 in the top 10 and 71 in the top 25 according to US News and World Report. Don't miss the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Campus Recreation Center and the Riggs Alumni center, right by Byrd football stadium where we cheer on the Terps. The Terps are a force to reckon with on the field and court. We have won many recent NCAA national championships, and we are consistently ranked near the top in the category "Students that Pack the Stadiums." Go Terps! And you're just getting started---there is an endless amount to learn about the University of Maryland.
Please view our video message from the President of the University of Maryland.