The University of Maryland ran a strict program this year when it came to admitting students who live in the state of Maryland. Approximately 10,412 out of 18,487 applicantants got rejected from their own state school including those who qualified for getting admitted and met the standard that the school expected.
Although 8,075 students got rejected, students could argue that they just did not qualify academically for the school. The school is highly competitive and provides outstanding academics, which raises the standard. Additionally, out-of-state students bring more money to the school, which can help support additional educational materials as well as speeding up the construction process – especially since the Metro is a new addition to the school and construction is all around the campus.
However, the number of students who got rejected is unfair. The acceptance rate for the school has dropped to 33% last year, showing a decrease in acceptances and a harder competition compared to 2023, which consisted of an acceptance rate of 44.9% to 47.16%. Additionally, students living in the state of Maryland are eligible for in-state tuition, which is important when considering the high cost of college today, which averages $12,008 for in-state and $42,436 for out-of-state…