CAMPUS · COLLEGE PARK, MD · PUBLIC

University of Maryland

University of Maryland-College Park

44.8%

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Transfer Admission Overview

Transferring to University of Maryland is an option for students who started at another institution.

44.8%

Freshman Accept Rate

How to Transfer to University of Maryland: Step by Step

Research Requirements

Check University of Maryland's transfer admission page for minimum credit hours, prerequisite courses, and GPA requirements.

Maintain a Strong GPA

Transfer admission is heavily GPA-based. Aim for a 3.5+ GPA at your current institution.

Complete Prerequisites

Take the general education and major prerequisites that University of Maryland expects.

Write a Compelling Essay

Explain why you want to transfer and why University of Maryland specifically.

Get Strong Recommendations

Ask professors who know your work well.

Apply on Time

Transfer deadlines are often earlier than freshman deadlines.

University of Maryland Transfer FAQs

What is University of Maryland's transfer acceptance rate?

University of Maryland does not publicly report a separate transfer acceptance rate. The freshman rate is 44.8%, and transfer admissions typically track the school's overall selectivity.

What GPA do I need to transfer to University of Maryland?

With a 44.8% freshman acceptance rate, University of Maryland typically expects transfer applicants to have a college GPA of 3.3+ with consistent A's and B's. Stronger GPAs offset weaker high school records for transfer admits.

When are University of Maryland transfer application deadlines?

Most US colleges including University of Maryland accept fall transfers (March-April deadlines) and many also accept spring transfers (October-November deadlines). Check University of Maryland's admissions page for the exact dates each cycle.

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Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. University of Maryland is not affiliated with DeepColleges.