UMD Business School Acceptance Rate?

Hey guys! I'm planning to apply to the University of Maryland's Business School for my undergrad and I'm curious about its acceptance rate. Does anyone here know the acceptance rate for UMD's Business School or where I can find that information? Thanks!

Hello! While the University of Maryland doesn't publicly publish acceptance rates for particular schools or majors within the institution as a whole, you can still get a rough idea of the competition on your own. UMD's overall acceptance rate has been around 45-50% in recent years, and since business is a popular and well-regarded program, it's fair to assume it's somewhat more competitive than that. So, you might be looking at a rate in the 30s somewhere, although be aware that's just a rough estimate.

Keep in mind that when applying to competitive programs like business schools, acceptance rates alone should not determine your decision. You should also look at factors such as the school's resources, faculty, class sizes, and networking opportunities, as these will significantly influence your undergraduate experience and career prospects.

Additionally, be sure you're doing all you can to maximize your personal chances of acceptance. Ultimately, your grades, extracurricular involvements, essays, and so on will all have a much greater impact on your admissions decision than the overall acceptance rate at UMD's business school. To boost your chances, consider boosting your involvement in business-related extracurriculars (for some possibilities, check out this list of business summer programs on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/high-school-business-summer-programs/), and make sure to put together thoughtful essays that demonstrate your affinity for the field - CollegeVine's blog contains useful advice on this topic as well: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-university-of-maryland-essays.

Good luck with your application to the business school at University of Maryland!