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Acceptance Rate 54.99%
Yield (Enrollment Ratio) 19.76%
Applicants 223,344
Admitted 122,821
Enrolled 24,271

Applying To Maryland Colleges

The average acceptance rate is 54.99% at Maryland colleges and universities, a total of 223,344 students applied and 122,821 were accepted. The average undergraduate application fees is $68 and the graduate application fees is $61. The following table presents the general admission information for applying to Maryland colleges.
General Admission Information of Maryland Colleges
Open Admission Policy45 out of 80 schools
Undergraduate Application Fees$68
Graduate Application Fees$61
Acceptance Rate54.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)19.76%
Test Scores1,205 SAT / 27 ACT

Acceptance Rates and Headcounts

For the academic year 2023-2024, total 223,344 students (97,100 men and 125,896 women) applied to and 122,821 (47,867 men and 74,691 women) students were accepted to admit Maryland Colleges. Among them, 11,081 men and 13,125 women were enrolled into Maryland schools.
The average acceptance rate is 54.99% and admission yield (enrollment rate) is 19.76%. The table below shows the Maryland colleges admission statistics including admission and enrolment rates.
Admission Statistics for Maryland Colleges (2023-2024)
TotalMenWomen
Applicants223,34497,100125,896
Admitted122,82147,86774,691
Enrolled24,27111,08113,125
Acceptance Rate 54.99% 49.30% 59.33%
Yield (Enrollment Rate) 19.76% 23.15% 17.57%
[Chart]Maryland Colleges Average Acceptance Rate and Yield

Average SAT and ACT Scores

In Maryland, 2 colleges require SAT and ACT score and 0 colleges recommend them to their applicant. In addition, 20 colleges consider the test score in selection process, while it is not required.
7,507 students (28.00%) submitted their SAT scores and 1,218 students (7.00%) submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees. For score submitters, SAT 75th percentile score is 1,304 and 25th percentile score is 1,105. For ACT scores, 75th percentile score is 29 and 25th percentile score is 24.
The following table shows the detailed SAT and ACT scores distribution of first-time enrolled students at Maryland colleges and universities.
SAT and ACT Score Distribution at Maryland Colleges
25th Percentile75th Percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing561659
SAT Math544645
ACT Composite2429
ACT Math2227
ACT English2330
[Chart] SAT/ACT Distribution - Maryland Colleges
[Chart] Average SAT Scores - Maryland Colleges
[Chart] Average ACT Scores - Maryland Colleges

Calendar System and Accepted Credits

In Maryland State, 45 schools use semester calendar systems and 1 schools are based on quarter system. Next table lists the number of schools with their calendar systems.
Semester45 out of 80 schools
Quarter1 out of 80 schools
Trimester1 out of 80 schools
Four-one-four plan3 out of 80 schools
Other academic year2 out of 80 schools
Differs by program4 out of 80 schools
Continuous20 out of 80 schools
Un-Known/Other4 out of 80 schools
Next table describes credits that Maryland colleges and universities are accepting for their students
Dual Credits39 out of 80 schools
Credits for Life Experiences29 out of 80 schools
Advanced placement (AP) Credits44 out of 80 schools
Credit for Military Training40 out of 80 schools

Application Requirements

22 Maryland schools require High School GPA and 22 schools require High School Record (or Transcript). The test scores such as SAT and ACT are required by 2 Maryland colleges. Next table summarizes the application requirements for applying to Maryland colleges.
Admission Checklist for Maryland Colleges
RequiredRecommended
High School GPA220
High School Rank10
High School Record (or Transcript)220
Completion of College Preparatory Program90
Recommendations140
Formal Demonstration of Competencies20
Admission Test Scores20
TOEFL210
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)00