College of the Week: University of Maryland

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The University of Maryland boasts 78 academic programs ranked in the top 25 nationally and 29 academic programs in the top 10 according to U.S. News and World report. By drawing top-notch faculty, attracting the brightest students and investing in the quality of our academic programs, we are a force to reckon with on a national basis.
Maryland has eleven colleges and schools and Letters and Sciences. As a new student, you'll first find an academic home in your college or school and, from there, your major. Letters and Sciences provides advising for students who are still undecided about their major. Maryland also offers ways to make connections across disciplines, through our special academic programs, certificate programs and academic resources.

Maryland by the Numbers:

• Ranked #18 among U.S. Public Universities
• 100+ majors
• 73 Academic Programs ranked in the Top 25
• 26,000+ Undergraduate Students
• 1:1 Male to Female ratio
• 34% students of color - graduating more African American students than any other Top 20 Public University
• 3,000+ total faculty
• 3,480 international students
• 36 residence halls
• 3 million+ library books
• 1,200 acre campus
• 27 Division I NCAA teams
• 240,000+ alumni
• 335 employers recruiting on campus
• 100% of residence halls and academic buildings with wireless internet
• 1,800 undergraduate students studied abroad this past year
• The Clarice Smith Performing Arts center is the largest performing arts center on any university campus on the east coast, covering nearly 17 acres.
• McKeldin Mall is not only the largest collegiate mall in the United States but it's also wireless.