University of Maryland University College
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) was founded in 1947 and working adults, military personnel, and a wide variety of all kinds of students have been achieving their educational goals with the school's flexible program offerings. Online instruction, accelerated academic programs, and classroom-based courses taught during the daytime, evenings, and weekends, are what makes this Maryland college and its curriculum so attractive and accessible to its student body.

UMUC is a Maryland college, but the campus is literally global, with 90,000 students enrolled in its programs worldwide. Obviously many of these students are taking advantage of the school's impressive eLearning options, which offer top-notch instruction of the same caliber that students receive in UMUC's classroom environments. These programs are ideal for both full-time and part-time students alike. And if the in-person learning experience is what best suits you, UMUC has several convenient locations throughout Maryland and the Washington, DC area. The curriculum itself is an ever-evolving entity, growing and reflecting the rapidly changing times in which we live, learn, and work, to ensure you leave UMUC with the skills and knowledge to be a competitive force in your field.

Fortunately, UMUC provides a diverse palette of financing options to ensure that paying for your education is as convenient as possible. Between grants, loans, and scholarships, UMUC's financial aid specialists can help direct you toward the best plan for your personal situation. From part-time students, to full-time parents or employees, to military personnel education, UMUC caters to all.
 
 
Quick Facts:
  • UMUC is the 12th largest degree-granting university in the United States.
  • Over the last five years, enrollment numbers at the University of Maryland University College have grown by 49%, with 22,233 students in 2001 to 33,096 in 2006.
  • UMUC is one of the largest public provides of online higher education in the nation, with over 153,000 online course enrollments in 2006.
  • University of Maryland University College offers over 100 bachelor's and master's degree programs and certificates completely online, comprised of over 600 distinct courses.
  • In 2006, UMUC's overseas divisions offered one site classes in 24 countries throughout the world.
  • UMUC is popular for part-time students, as four out of five undergrads enrolled in UMUC's stateside programs are also working full-time.
 
 
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