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Last updated December 2024.
University System of Maryland Institution with Global Reach
In FY 2023, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ ranked 2nd in enrolling the most students worldwide compared to other four-year, degree-granting public university in the United States. (Calculated by comparing Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ FY 2023 worldwide unduplicated headcount number with headcounts of all other public four-year degree-granting institutions, as reported by the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, known as IPEDS.)
In FY 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's overseas divisions offered on-site classes in more than 20 countries and territories throughout the world, enrolling more than 19,000 individual students in undergraduate and graduate programs in Asia and Europe.
Leader in Online Education
In 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ was ranked No. 1 Best for Vets for primarily online courses by the Military Times.
In 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Cyber Competition Team ranked No. 1 by Hack the Box, U.S. University Rankings.
In 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Cyber Competition Team placed 1st and 2nd at the MAGIC CTF Competition 17.
In FY 2023, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ had more than 311,000 worldwide online course enrollments.
Currently, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates, most of which can be completed entirely online.
In FY 2023, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ offered 941 distinct courses online.
In 2023, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ received the Gold Award for MARS (Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's virtual and AI applied learning environment) by EdTech.
In 2023, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ was named EC-Council Academic Partner of the Year.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's cybersecurity competition team placed 2nd at the 2023 DMV Collegiate Capture the Future CTF.
Maryland Institution Addressing Maryland's Needs
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ is the largest provider of post-secondary education in Maryland.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ has alliance agreements with all 16 Maryland community colleges.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ is the largest recipient of Maryland community college transfer students among other USM institutions.
In FY 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ served more than 30,000 Marylanders.
In FY 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ has 18 Maryland locations.
In FY 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ employs 2,000+ Maryland residents (including adjuncts).
Since 2017, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ has offered more than 15,000 Maryland Completion Scholarships.
In FY 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ served 8,300+ military students from Maryland.
In 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ ranked No. 1 for Best for Vets Colleges in Maryland by the Military Times for primarily online education.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ has 110,000+ alumni from Maryland.
Minority Student Access Provider
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ enrolls more African American students than any of the four Maryland historically black colleges and universities. In FY 2024, 27 percent of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's students were African American; minority students constituted 54 percent of the total enrollment.
In FY 2024, 27 percent of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ students who took at least one online course were African American.
In FY 2024, 35 percent of the master's degrees Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ conferred were awarded to African American students; 28 percent of all degrees and certificates at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ were awarded to African American students.
Working Adult Education Provider
80 percent of students enrolled in Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's programs work full-time (40 hours per week).
About 44 percent of Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ students are employed and have children.
In FY 2024, the average age for students enrolled in Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ's undergraduate programs was 28.
History of Educating the Military
In 1949, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ answered the U.S. Department of Defense call to teach American troops stationed in post WWII Europe; in 1956, in Asia; in 2005, in the Middle East.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ faculty have taught in war zones including Vietnam, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ operates on U.S. military installations in 20+ countries and territories under three contracts: Europe, Asia, and Middle East.
In FY 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ enrolled more than 60,000 active-duty military, reservist, dependent, and veteran students.
Currently, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ offers courses and/or services at more than 175 worldwide locations.
In 2024, Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ was ranked No. 1 "Best for Vets" in the Primarily Online Education category by Military Times.
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