UMD’s college application asks about criminal history. Some say it’s invasive.
The Common App decided to remove the question in 2018.
UMD sees lowest admissions rate in over a decade for 2020-2021 cycle
The new rate signals a decline of roughly 11 percentage points from the 2019-2020 acceptance rate of 51 percent.
UMD extends test-optional applications until 2023
The extension is part of an effort to increase access to the university.