University of Maryland, College Park
Public university in Maryland, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about University of Maryland, College Park?
Summarize this article for a 10 years old
| |
Former names | Maryland Agricultural College (1856–1916) Maryland State College (1916–1920)[1] |
|---|---|
| Motto | |
Motto in English | "Strong deeds, gentle words" |
| Type | Public land-grant research university |
| Established | March 6, 1856; 167 years ago (1856-03-06) |
Parent institution | University System of Maryland |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $997 million (2022)[3] |
| President | Darryll Pines |
| Provost | Jennifer King Rice |
Academic staff | 4,610 (Fall 2016)[4] |
Administrative staff | 5,481 (Fall 2016)[4] |
| Students | 41,200 (Fall 2018) |
| Undergraduates | 30,762 (Fall 2018)[5] |
| Postgraduates | 10,438 (Fall 2018)[5] |
| Location | , , United States 38°59′17″N 76°56′41″W |
| Campus | Large suburb[6], 1,340 acres (5.4 km2)[7] |
| Newspaper | The Diamondback |
| Colors | Red, white, gold, and black[8] |
| Nickname | Terrapins |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Testudo |
| Website | umd |
 | |
The University of Maryland, College Park (University of Maryland, UMD, or simply Maryland) is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland.[9] Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland.[10] It is also the largest university in both the state and the Washington metropolitan area, with more than 41,000 students representing all fifty states and 123 countries, and a global alumni network of over 388,000.[11] Together, its 12 schools and colleges offer over 200 degree-granting programs, including 92 undergraduate majors, 107 master's programs, and 83 doctoral programs.[12] UMD is a member of the Association of American Universities and competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Big Ten Conference.
The University of Maryland's proximity to the nation's capital has resulted in many research partnerships with the federal government;[13] faculty receive research funding and institutional support from many agencies, such as the National Institutes of Health, NASA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Food and Drug Administration, the National Security Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security.[14][15] It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity"[16] and is labeled a "Public Ivy", denoting a quality of education comparable to the private Ivy League.[17][18] UMD is ranked among the top 100 universities both nationally and globally by several indices,[19][20] including its perennially top-ranked criminology and criminal justice department.[21][22]
In 2016, the University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore formalized their strategic partnership after their collaboration successfully created more innovative medical, scientific, and educational programs,[23] as well as greater research grants and joint faculty appointments than either campus has been able to accomplish on its own.[24][25][26] According to the National Science Foundation, the university spent a combined $1.1 billion on research and development in 2020, ranking it 16th overall in the nation and 10th among all public institutions.[27][28] As of 2021, the operating budget of the University of Maryland is approximately $2.2 billion.[29]
