University of Maryland–College Park
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Former names
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Maryland Agricultural College (1856–1916) Maryland State College (1916–1920) |
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| Motto | Fatti maschii, parole femine (Italian), unofficial |
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Motto in English
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Strong deeds, gentle words |
| Type |
Flagship public university Land-grant Sea-grant Space-grant |
| Established | 1856 |
| Endowment | $280.3 million (2016) |
| President | Wallace Loh |
| Provost | Mary Ann Rankin |
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Academic staff
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4,509 (Fall 2015) |
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Administrative staff
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5,315 (Fall 2015) |
| Students | 38,140 (Fall 2015) |
| Undergraduates | 27,443 (Fall 2015) |
| Postgraduates | 10,697 (Fall 2015) |
| Location |
College Park, Maryland, U.S. 38°59′17″N 76°56′41″W / 38.98806°N 76.94472°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 1,250 acres (5.1 km2) |
| Newspaper | The Diamondback |
| Colors | Red, gold, white, black |
| Athletics |
NCAA Division I – Big Ten MAISA |
| Nickname | Terrapins, Terps |
| Affiliations |
University System of Maryland AAU Fields Institute BTAA CUWMA APLU ORAU URA Universitas 21 |
| Mascot | Testudo |
| Website | www |
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| University rankings | |
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| National | |
| ARWU | 32 |
| Forbes | 82 |
| U.S. News & World Report | 60 |
| Washington Monthly | 56 |
| Global | |
| ARWU | 52 |
| QS | 131 |
| Times | 67 |
| U.S. News & World Report | 41 |
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USNWR graduate school rankings |
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| Business | 47 |
| Education | 32 |
| Engineering | 24 |
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USNWR departmental rankings |
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| Biological Sciences | 55 |
| Chemistry | 41 |
| Clinical Psychology | 31 |
| Computer Science | 15 |
| Earth Sciences | 32 |
| Economics | 21 |
| English | 30 |
| Fine Arts | 82 |
| History | 27 |
| Mathematics | 17 |
| Physics | 14 |
| Political Science | 29 |
| Psychology | 39 |
| Public Affairs | 31 |
| Public Health | 22 |
| Sociology | 24 |
Coordinates: 38°59′15″N 76°56′24″W / 38.98750°N 76.94000°W
The University of Maryland, College Park (often referred to as the University of Maryland, Maryland, UM, UMD, UMCP, or College Park) is a public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) from the northeast border of Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, the university is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. With a fall 2010 enrollment of more than 37,000 students, over 100 undergraduate majors, and 120 graduate programs, Maryland is the largest university in the state and the largest in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is a member of the Association of American Universities and competes in athletics as a member of the Big Ten Conference.
The University of Maryland's proximity to the nation's capital has resulted in research partnerships with the Federal government. Members of the faculty receive research funding and institutional support from agencies such as the National Institutes of Health, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and the Department of Homeland Security.
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