University of Maryland, College Park

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University of Maryland, College Park
Former names
Maryland Agricultural College (1856–1916)
Maryland State College (1916–1920)[1]
Motto
Fatti maschii, parole femine (Italian) (unofficial)[2]
Motto in English
"Strong deeds, gentle words"
TypePublic land-grant research university
EstablishedMarch 6, 1856; 168 years ago (1856-03-06)
Parent institution
University System of Maryland
AccreditationMSCHE
Academic affiliations
Endowment$2.10 billion (2023)
(system-wide)[3]
PresidentDarryll Pines
ProvostJennifer King Rice
Academic staff
4,474 (fall 2023)[4]
Administrative staff
6,216 (fall 2023)[4]
Total staff
14,922 (fall 2023)[4]
Students40,792 (fall 2022)[5]
Undergraduates30,353 (fall 2022)[5]
Postgraduates10,439 (fall 2022)[5]
Location
College Park
,
Maryland
,
United States

38°59′17″N 76°56′35″W / 38.988°N 76.943°W / 38.988; -76.943
CampusLarge suburb[7], 1,340 acres (5.4 km2)[6]
NewspaperThe Diamondback
ColorsRed, gold, white, and black[8]
       
NicknameTerrapins
Sporting affiliations
MascotTestudo the Terrapin
Websiteumd.edu

The University of Maryland, College Park (University of Maryland, UMD, or simply Maryland) is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland.

UMD is the largest university in both the state and the Washington metropolitan area. Its 12 schools and colleges offer over 200 degree-granting programs, including 113 undergraduate majors, 107 master's programs, and 83 doctoral programs. 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 Washington, D.C. has resulted in many research partnerships with the federal government;[9] 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.[10][11] It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity"[12] and has been labeled a "Public Ivy".[13] According to the National Science Foundation, the university spent a combined $1.14 billion on research and development in 2021, ranking it 17th among American universities.[14][15]

Northeast entrance to the University of Maryland Campus
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  12. ^ "Carnegie Classifications Institution Lookup". carnegieclassifications.acenet.edu. American Council on Education. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
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