Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
University of Maryland, College Park reports a middle 50% SAT of 1410 to 1520 (enrolled, submitters, fall 2025). We use 1460 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1410 to 1520 (enrolled, submitters, fall 2025) |
| Middle 50% ACT | 32 to 35 |
| Acceptance rate | 45.1% (fall 2025 30,282 of 67,178) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Test-optional |
| Type | Public university |
Source: Maryland official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
The flagship's own enrollment summary puts the SAT midpoint at 1460 and average high school GPA at 4.41 for fall 2025.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University | 1530 to 1565 | 6.1% |
| University of Maryland, College Park | 1410 to 1520 | 45.1% |
| Loyola University Maryland | 1210 to 1370 | 75.5% |
| Washington College | 1155 to 1340 | 56.9% |
| St. Mary's College of Maryland | 1110 to 1320 | 72.5% |
| Towson University | 920 to 1230 | 80.8% |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Maryland Colleges.
Maryland has no statewide scholarship with an SAT cutoff. The Maryland Higher Education Commission's need-based grants (Guaranteed Access, Educational Assistance) are income-tested, not score-tied, and its legislative Senatorial/Delegate scholarships require that an applicant have taken the SAT or ACT but set no minimum score. The state's best-known score-connected money is the University of Maryland's competitive, holistic Banneker/Key Scholarship.
Banneker/Key Scholarship: Requires a 3.20 cumulative GPA each semester and 30 credits/year to keep it; selection is by committee review plus interview, not a score formula.
Senatorial and Delegate Scholarships: Need-based and awarded at each state senator's or delegate's discretion to residents of their district; renewable with continued eligibility.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Maryland SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University | Louisiana | 1430 to 1500 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | North Carolina | 1400 to 1530 |
| University of Virginia | Virginia | 1410 to 1520 |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 1405 to 1530 |
A score that is competitive at Maryland lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1410 to 1520. A score at or above 1520 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1410 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
Yes. Maryland lists its policy as: Test-optional. A score inside or above the range can still strengthen an application, and some scholarships and programs use scores separately.
45.1% (fall 2025 30,282 of 67,178). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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