University of Maryland: what international applicants need

What are University of Maryland's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Maryland has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 1, 2026 and Regular Decision on January 20, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Maryland's acceptance rate?

44.8% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Maryland admitted 26,902 of its 60,056 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Maryland require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

University of Maryland is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 20, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 710–780 in Math and 690–750 in Reading and Writing (42% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 32–35.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Maryland's application fee for international students?

University of Maryland's application fee is $80 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does University of Maryland accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. University of Maryland accepts the Common App fee waiver from US students only.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does University of Maryland accept?

University of Maryland doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does University of Maryland require?

University of Maryland requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Maryland require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. University of Maryland requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does University of Maryland have?

1,143 of University of Maryland's 31,133 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Maryland cost for international students?

University of Maryland is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $41,186 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $11,809). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $15,958. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $61,108 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source