The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. It is also the largest university in both the state and the Washington metropolitan area, with more than 41,000 students representing all fifty states and 123 countries, and a global alumni network of over 360,000. Its twelve schools and colleges together offer over 200 degree-granting programs, including 92 undergraduate majors, 107 master's programs, and 83 doctoral programs. UMD is a member of the Association of American Universities and competes in intercollegiate athletics as a member of the Big Ten Conference.
| Former names | Maryland Agricultural College, (1856–1916), Maryland State College, (1916–1920) |
| Motto | Fatti maschii, parole femine (unofficial) |
| Motto (English) | Strong deeds, gentle words |
| Type | Public flagship land-grant research university |
| Established | March 06, 1856 |
| Parent institution | University System of Maryland |
| Academic affiliations | AAU, CUWMA, Fields Institute, ORAU, SURA, U21, URA, Sea-grant, Space-grant |
| Endowment | $691.3 million (2019) |
| President | Darryll Pines |
| Provost | Mary Ann Rankin |
| Academic staff | 4,610 (Fall 2016) |
| Administrative staff | 5,481 (Fall 2016) |
| Students | 41,200 (Fall 2018) |
| Undergraduates | 30,762 (Fall 2018) |
| Postgraduates | 10,438 (Fall 2018) |
| Campus | Suburban, 1,340 acres |
| Newspaper | The Diamondback |
| Colors | Red, white, gold, black |
| Mascot | Testudo |
| Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I – Big Ten, MAISA |
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Located in College Park, Maryland, the university enrolls around 40,000 students per year. The school is a sea and space grant institution.
University of Maryland Erfolg
The university was first chartered as Maryland Agricultural College. It was renamed Maryland State College in 1916, then became part of the existing University of Maryland system in 1920.
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