College of Information Studies
College Park, MD
464
Students
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
University of Maryland, College Park / College of Information Studies is located in College Park, MD, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts/Master of Library Science (MA/MLS) | ||
| Master of Library Science (MLS) | ||
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Information Management (MIM) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 162 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 4 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | Yes |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | Yes |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | Yes |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required 1-year residency |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
941
Applied
357
Accepted
169
Enrolled
Applying
75
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0, 3 letters of recommendation | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | February 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
464
Total Graduate Students
37%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
62%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.23% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| White or Caucasian | 54% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 3.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.22% |
| Two or more races | 3.02% |
| Unknown | 1.94% |
Gender
Male (37%)
Female (62%)
Faculty
63
Total faculty
Full-time (37)
Part-time (26)
Male (28)
Female (35)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Not reported |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 2,640,171 |
Location & Contact
Address
College Park, MD 20742
United States
United States