by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 47,080 undergraduates in 2020, UMGC is a very large, public university located in Adelphi, Maryland. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UMGC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UMGC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UMGC Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", UMGC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UMGC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UMGC for Veterans Guide.
UMGC does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
UMGC has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 47,080 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 10,425 (22.1%). Part-time attendance was 36,655 (77.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 10,425 | 36,655 | 47,080 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UMGC receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank UMGC #49 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UMGC by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UMGC Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at UMGC, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Maryland Global Campus Athletics