University of Maryland, College Park
Your chances
53.4%
of transfer applicants got in. That is 4,086 of 7,653 students.
This is the rate for everyone who applied. Your major and your grades can move it a lot.
The numbers
- Transfer students who applied
- 7,653
- Transfer students admitted
- 4,086
- Transfer students who enrolled
- 2,442
- First-year students who stayed for year two
- 96.6%
Source: Official school data report, 2025-2026
Deadlines
- Fall 2027: Application
- March 1, 2027
This is the early action deadline. The regular fall deadline is June 1.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027
What you need to send
- Testing
- Not required
UMD is test-optional for transfer applicants through the Spring and Fall 2027 cycles.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027
- Minimum credits
- Required
Applicants need at least 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours at a regionally accredited college after high school.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027
- Recommendation letters
- Not required
A letter of recommendation is optional.
Source: The school's website, 2026-2027