The Robert H. Smith School of Business at University of Maryland–College Park
EDU
March 2, 2019
Business School Admissions
Application (Fall 2013)
| Application deadline (U.S. residents) |
March 1 |
| Application deadline (international students) |
March 1 |
| Application fee |
$75 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Full-time)
| Acceptance rate |
41.4% – Medium |
| Average age of new entrants |
28 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.31 – Medium |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.79-3.78 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
113 |
| Average GMAT score |
661 – High |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
600-730 |
| Students with prior work experience |
111 |
| Average work experience (months) |
60 |
Admissions & Enrollment (Part-time)
| Acceptance rate |
82.8% |
| Average age of new entrants |
28 |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.28 |
| Undergraduate GPA range (10th-90th percentile) |
2.78-3.74 |
| Entrants providing undergraduate GPA |
304 |
| Average GMAT score |
587 |
| GMAT range (10th-90th percentile) |
500-677 |
| Students with prior work experience |
299 |
| Average work experience (months) |
62 |
Undergraduate Majors
| TOEFL required for international students |
Yes |
| Minimum TOEFL score required |
600 paper test
100 internet-based test |
Factors and Procedures Used in Admissions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| The admissions decision is based on the candidate’s potential to be successful in the program, his or her ability to contribute to the class perspective and Smith’s ability to accommodate a limited number of students. Work experience gives an important edge; GPA, GMAT scores, a resume and two letters of recommendation related to the applicant’s professional and academic performance are required. |
| Executive program |
| Applicants tend to have an undergraduate degree, 8-20 years of professional experience and significant management experience. Candidates are reviewed as unique individuals and the sum of their experiences evaluated. They must submit an application with essays, transcripts, a sponsorship letter, and two letters of recommendation on their professional expertise. An interview is also required. |
| Part-time program |
| The admissions decision is based on the candidate’s potential to be successful in the program, his or her ability to contribute to the class perspective and Smith’s ability to accommodate a limited number of students. Work experience gives an important edge; GPA, GMAT scores, a resume and two letters of recommendation related to the applicant’s professional and academic performance are required. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Admissions Contacts
Business School Academics
Program Offerings
| (16) Departments/concentrations |
| accounting |
marketing |
| consulting |
management information systems |
| e-commerce |
production/operations management |
| entrepreneurship |
organizational behavior |
| finance |
portfolio management |
| general management |
supply chain management/logistics |
| international business |
technology |
| leadership |
other |
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| Departments with highest M.B.A. demand |
consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, general management, marketing |
| Types of M.B.A. programs offered |
full-time traditional two year, part-time evenings and weekends, part-time off campus, part-time other, traditional executive MBA |
| Joint programs available |
law, public policy/administration, social work, M.B.A./M.S., M.B.A./M.S.N. |
Curricula Descriptions
(Data appear as originally submitted by this school)
| Full-time program |
| The core emphasizes key concepts in accounting, marketing, human capital management, managerial economics, strategic management, finance, and supply chain management/logistics. Elective courses on globalization, entrepreneurship and technology are now pillars of the core, allowing students to choose in those areas. There are also consulting, fund management and venture capital opportunities. |
| Executive program |
| The EMBA curriculum includes functional skills courses while emphasizing management of the entire organization. Action learning projects and sessions on systems thinking and entrepreneurship allow students to address difficult cross-organizational alignment and performance improvement issues. Students also benefit from a comprehensive assessment center, executive coaching and 360 degree feedback. |
| Part-time program |
| The program delivers a foundation in core management skills and specialized knowledge in such areas as consulting, finance, entrepreneurship, marketing and strategy. Lectures, cases, group study and simulations are used. The core is delivered during the first five semesters of the evening program and weekend programs and the first three semesters in the accelerated program. |
| Part-time distance learning program |
N/A |
Business School Ranking
| #44 |
Best Business Schools |
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Specialties
#23 in Executive M.B.A.
#6 in Information Systems
#17 in Part-time M.B.A.
#14 in Supply Chain / Logistics
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Business Ranking Scores
These data apply only to full-time students.
| Score |
55 |
| Peer assessment score (out of 5) |
3.4 |
| Recruiter assessment score (out of 5) |
3.1 |
| Acceptance rate |
41.4% – Medium |
| Average starting salary and bonus |
$99,694 – High |
| Average undergraduate GPA |
3.31 – Medium |
| Average GMAT score |
661 – High |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
45.6% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
83.5% – Medium |
| Enrollment (full-time) |
261 |
Business School Student Body
Student Body (Overall)
Student Body (Full-time)
| Enrollment (full-time) |
261 |
| Minority students |
16.9% |
| International students |
39.1% |
Student Body (Part-time)
| Enrollment (part-time) |
949 |
| Minority students |
31.8% |
| International students |
8.0% |
Business School Cost
Financial Aid Contact Information
| Financial aid director |
Sarah Bauder |
| Financial aid phone |
(301) 314-8297 |
Expenses
| Tuition |
Full-time: $38,475 per year (in-state)
Full-time: $47,448 per year (out-of-state)
Part-time: $1,425 per credit (in-state)
Part-time: $1,425 per credit (out-of-state) |
| Required fees |
N/A |
| Room and board, books, and miscellaneous expenses |
N/A |
| Average indebtedness of 2011 graduating class |
N/A |
Financial Aid Availability
| College-funded aid (fellowships, assistantships, grants, or scholarships) available |
Yes |
| Fellowships |
N/A |
| Teaching assistantships |
N/A |
| Research assistantships |
N/A |
| International students eligible for college-funded aid |
Yes |
Business School Career and Salary Statistics
University of Maryland–College Park has submitted its most recent career data in accordance with the MBA Career Services Council Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and has granted permission to the Graduate Management Admission Council to send an independent third party to review for accuracy and compliance.
Class of 2011
| Full-time graduates |
120 |
| Full-time graduates known to be seeking employment |
103 |
| Full-time graduates employed at graduation |
45.6% – Medium |
| Full-time graduates employed three months after graduation |
83.5% – Medium |
Base Salary: Overall
| Total reporting base salary |
58 |
| Low base salary |
$60,000 |
| Average base salary |
$92,122 |
| High base salary |
$133,000 |
Base Salary: U.S. Citizens
| Low base salary: U.S. citizens |
$60,000 |
| Average base salary: U.S. citizens |
$91,139 |
| High base salary: U.S citizen |
$133,000 |
Base Salary: Foreign Nationals
| Low base salary: Foreign nationals |
$75,000 |
| Average base salary: Foreign nationals |
$99,286 |
| High base salary: Foreign nationals |
$130,000 |
Signing Bonus: Overall
| Total reporting signing bonus |
35 |
| Low signing bonus |
$2,500 |
| Average signing bonus |
$12,548 |
| High signing bonus |
$35,000 |
Signing Bonus: U.S. Citizens
| Low signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$2,500 |
| Average signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$11,945 |
| High signing bonus: U.S. citizens |
$25,000 |
Signing Bonus: Foreign Nationals
| Low signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$10,000 |
| Average signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$22,500 |
| High signing bonus: Foreign nationals |
$35,000 |
Other Compensation: Overall
| Total reporting other compensation |
10 |
| Low other compensation |
$3,200 |
| Average other compensation |
$7,639 |
| High other compensation |
$15,000 |
Other Compensation: U.S. Citizens
| Low other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$3,200 |
| Average other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$7,370 |
| High other compensation: U.S. citizens |
$15,000 |
Other Compensation: Foreign Nationals
| Low other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$6,000 |
| Average other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$8,267 |
| High other compensation: Foreign nationals |
$10,000 |
Base Salary by Occupation
Numbers for employment by occupation are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting marketing/sales jobs |
14 |
| Marketing/sales low salary |
$65,000 |
| Marketing/sales average salary |
$93,179 |
| Marketing/sales high salary |
$125,000 |
| Number reporting operations/production jobs |
4 |
| Operations/production low salary |
$60,000 |
| Operations/production average salary |
$87,500 |
| Operations/production high salary |
$100,000 |
| Number reporting general management jobs |
3 |
| General management low salary |
$90,000 |
| General management average salary |
$95,667 |
| General management high salary |
$102,000 |
| Number reporting finance/accounting jobs |
9 |
| Finance/accounting low salary |
$80,093 |
| Finance/accounting average salary |
$93,677 |
| Finance/accounting high salary |
$120,000 |
| Number reporting management information systems (MIS) jobs |
0 |
| Management information systems (MIS) low salary |
$0 |
| Management information systems (MIS) average salary |
$0 |
| Management information systems (MIS) high salary |
$0 |
| Number reporting consulting jobs |
16 |
| Consulting low salary |
$87,500 |
| Consulting average salary |
$95,969 |
| Consulting high salary |
$130,000 |
| Number reporting human resources jobs |
0 |
| Human resources low salary |
$0 |
| Human resources average salary |
$0 |
| Human resources high salary |
$0 |
| Number reporting having jobs in other areas |
4 |
| Other occupations low salary |
$85,000 |
| Other occupations average salary |
$92,500 |
| Other occupations high salary |
$100,000 |
Base Salary by Industry
Numbers for employment by industry are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting government jobs |
0 |
| Government low salary |
$0 |
| Government average salary |
$0 |
| Government high salary |
$0 |
| Number reporting manufacturing jobs |
2 |
| Manufacturing low salary |
$85,000 |
| Manufacturing average salary |
$92,500 |
| Manufacturing high salary |
$100,000 |
| Number reporting non-profit jobs |
0 |
| Non-profit low salary |
$0 |
| Non-profit average salary |
$0 |
| Non-profit high salary |
$0 |
Base Salary by Geographic Region
Numbers for employment by location are based on those graduates who reported base salary information by three months after graduation.
| Number reporting jobs in the Northeast (CT, MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VT) |
4 |
| Northeast low salary |
$85,000 |
| Northeast average salary |
$92,625 |
| Northeast high salary |
$100,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV) |
32 |
| Middle Atlantic low salary |
$75,000 |
| Middle Atlantic average salary |
$92,562 |
| Middle Atlantic high salary |
$133,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN) |
3 |
| South low salary |
$85,000 |
| South average salary |
$91,667 |
| South high salary |
$95,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Midwest (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI) |
4 |
| Midwest low salary |
$62,000 |
| Midwest average salary |
$94,875 |
| Midwest high salary |
$130,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, OK, TX) |
4 |
| Southwest low salary |
$65,000 |
| Southwest average salary |
$82,273 |
| Southwest high salary |
$95,000 |
| Number reporting jobs in the West (AK, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY) |
4 |
| West low salary |
$60,000 |
| West average salary |
$75,750 |
| West high salary |
$94,000 |
| Number reporting jobs located internationally |
1 |
| International low salary |
$125,000 |
| International average salary |
$125,000 |
| International high salary |
$125,000 |
