The University of Maryland (UMD) has earned a ranking of No. 44 among national universities in the 2025 rankings published by U.S. News & World Report. This marks the institution’s highest position to date and reflects a notable improvement of 20 spots since 2020. Additionally, UMD ranks No. 17 among public universities, its best performance in over a decade, according to the 2025 “Best Colleges” guide.
UMD now holds 71 top-25 rankings across various schools, colleges, programs, and specialties. Factors contributing to this advancement include enhanced graduation and retention rates, higher faculty salaries, a favorable student-to-faculty ratio, increased incoming student test scores, and improved graduate earning outcomes.
Institutional Recognition
University President Darryll J. Pines and Senior Vice President and Provost Jennifer King Rice, in a joint email to the campus community, acknowledged the collective achievements that led to these recognitions. They emphasized the wider impact of such evaluations on institutional excellence.
Academic Rankings at UMD
U.S. News also evaluates academic disciplines and undergraduate programs, assisting prospective students in their college searches. UMD received high rankings in several categories:
Business
Overall ranking: 23rd; Public institutions: 13th
- Management Information Systems: 9th overall; 7th among publics
- Management: 17th overall; 11th among publics
- Supply Chain Management/Logistics: 16th overall; 14th among publics
Computer Science
Overall ranking: 19th; Public institutions: 11th
- Artificial Intelligence: 12th overall; 5th among publics
- Cybersecurity: 13th overall; 9th among publics
- Computer Systems: 18th overall; 11th among publics
Engineering
Overall ranking: 16th; Public institutions: 9th
- Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical: 11th nationwide; 7th among publics
- Civil Engineering: 20th nationwide; 15th among publics
- Computer Engineering: 17th nationwide; 11th among publics
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engineering: 24th nationwide; 14th among publics
- Mechanical Engineering: 17th nationwide; 11th among publics
- Materials Engineering: 23rd nationwide; 16th among publics
Behavioral Sciences
- Economics: 30th overall; 9th among publics
- Psychology: 34th overall; 16th among publics
Additional Notable Rankings
- Best College for Veterans: 24th nationwide; 17th among publics
- Most Innovative: 21st among publics
- Best Undergraduate Teaching: 22nd among publics
- Living-Learning Communities: 10th for programs to watch for
UMD’s recent improvements in various areas have contributed to its highest-ever ranking by U.S. News, demonstrating a commitment to academic and research excellence.
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