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Former name | College of Special and Continuation Studies (1947–1959) [1] University of Maryland University College (1959–2019) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1947 |
Parent institution | University System of Maryland |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Academic affiliation | CUWMA |
| Endowment | $2.10 billion (2023) (system-wide)[2] |
| President | Gregory Fowler[3] |
| Chief Academic Officer | Blakely Pomietto |
Academic staff | 3,800 |
| Students | 55,838[4] (fall 2022) |
| Undergraduates | 47,253[5] |
| Postgraduates | 13,350[5] |
| Location | , , United States 38°59′8.93″N 76°57′24.12″W / 38.9858139°N 76.9567000°W |
| Campus | Large suburb[8] 175+ locations[9] |
| Magazine | Achiever |
| Colors | Yellow, Black and Red[10] |
| Website | www |
The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is a public university in College Park, Maryland,[6] and the largest institution in the University System of Maryland.[11] Established in 1947 as the College of Special and Continuation Studies of the University of Maryland, College Park, UMGC is dedicated to serving working adults, military servicemembers, veteran and their families. UMGC offers online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction at education centers across the Washington–Baltimore metropolitan area, throughout Maryland, and around the world.
UMGC is open to all applicants for undergraduate and graduate programs,[12] and is among the top 10 recipients of the federal G.I. Bill benefits.[13] The university offers 135 academic programs in online, hybrid and face-to-face classes, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates.[11] UMGC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.[14]
- ^ "History & Timeline - University of Maryland Global Campus". University of Maryland Global Campus. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ As of June 30, 2023. "U.S. and Canadian 2023 NCSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2023 Endowment Market Value, Change in Market Value from FY22 to FY23, and FY23 Endowment Market Values Per Full-time Equivalent Student" (XLSX). National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). February 15, 2024. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
- ^ "USM Board of Regents Appoints Dr. Gregory Fowler as Next President of University of Maryland Global Campus". University System of Maryland. December 9, 2020. Retrieved February 28, 2021.
- ^ "College Navigator - University of Maryland Global Campus". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
- ^ a b UMGC. "Fall 2018 Fact Book" (PDF). UMGC.edu. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
- ^ a b "College Park Route Number Map" (PDF). Maryland Department of Transportation. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
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(UMUC means "University of Maryland University College") - ^ "Home". University of Maryland Global Campus. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
3501 University Blvd. East, Adelphi, MD 20783
- ^ "College Navigator - University of Maryland Global Campus". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved September 13, 2024.
- ^ "Why Choose University of Maryland Global Campus". www.umuc.edu.
- ^ UMGC. "Logo and Brand Book" (PDF). UMGC.edu. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ a b "Online Degrees". University of Maryland Global Campus. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
- ^ "Ranking". www.usnews.com. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ "'Most popular GI Bill schools'". Military Times. September 25, 2020.
- ^ "Accreditation | UMGC". www.umgc.edu. Retrieved September 30, 2019.
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