Undergraduate Admissions - University of Maryland

Standardized Test Scores: The SAT and ACT

The University of Maryland requires standardized test scores as part of the application process. The admission committee reviews applicants thoroughly and completely. Standardized test scores represent one factor among the many criteria used for evaluation.

In order to satisfy the standardized test score requirement, students applying to the University of Maryland for admission must submit scores from either the SAT or the ACT with the essay component.  At this time, we do not use the writing portion of these tests as criteria in the admissions review process.  We also do not evaluate SAT II scores as a factor in the admissions decision.