---

University of Maryland Global Campus Computer Science Programs

University of Maryland Global Campus is a public institution located in Adelphi, MD. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Maryland Global Campus Rankings

UMGC has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 15	State — Maryland
Overall Quality	#12 of 132	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#63 of 692	Nationwide

Where Is University of Maryland Global Campus?

Contact details for UMGC are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3501 University Blvd East, Adelphi, MD 20783-8010
Phone:	3019857000
Website:	www.umgc.edu/
Admissions:	www.umgc.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.umgc.edu/tuition-financial-assistance

How Do I Get Into UMGC?

You can apply to UMGC online at: www.umgc.edu/admissions/steps-to-apply.cfm

How Hard Is It To Get Into UMGC?

Average Test Scores

Can I Afford University of Maryland Global Campus?

The average net price after aid at UMGC is $14,514. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,776
In-State Fees	$360
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,976
Out-of-State Fees	$360
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,136
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$12,336

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 1% of students at UMGC receive some form of financial aid (286 students).

Approximately 44% of students at UMGC receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $4,452 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,077.

Student Loan Debt

17% of UMGC undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,805 per year.

University of Maryland Global Campus Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 14,034 students enrolled at UMGC. UMGC is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 48,238 undergraduate students at UMGC, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Maryland Global Campus undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2,363
Black or African American	12,783
Hispanic	8,538
White	14,326
American Indian/Alaska Native	241
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	434
Two or More Races	2,267
Non-Resident	627

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UMGC are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Maryland	312
New York	123
California	109
District of Columbia	44
Virginia	38

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Maryland Global Campus Graduate Student Diversity

9,291 of UMGC’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UMGC, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Maryland Global Campus graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	613
Black or African American	3,446
Hispanic	947
White	2,387
American Indian/Alaska Native	27
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	37
Two or More Races	334
Non-Resident	232

Online Learning at University of Maryland Global Campus

UMGC offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 10,289 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of Maryland Global Campus

The following computer science majors are available at UMGC, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Information Science/Studies	1,654	350	—	2,259
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	865	895	—	1,884
Computer and Information Sciences, General	625	—	—	673
Computer Software and Media Applications	53	—	—	53
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	8	—	—	8

Academic Programs at University of Maryland Global Campus

UMGC offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UMGC maintains an open admission policy: Yes. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.