B.A Communication at UM-College Park [UMD], College Park Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

University of Maryland B.A Communication Eligibility, Fee, Deadlines and Scholarships

College Park, MarylandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1856established year
40521enrollment
Public
College Parkcampus
7.8/10

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Communication)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

$42,053 /Yr

25 Students Applied
23 Students Admitted

Important Alert

  • Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake - Jan 6, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$42053

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
On-Campus Housing & Food Expenses$16436
Transportation$1514

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake Jun 6, 2025
Application Deadline For Spring 2026 Intake Jan 6, 2026

Best Intake for Indian students at University of Maryland are Fall Intake and upcoming deadline for Intake is 1 November 2025. 

The B.S in Communication at University of Maryland program consists of the following modules:

Term Course Credits
Fall Year 1 COMM107: Oral Communication: Principles and Practice 3
ENGL101: Academic Writing 3
STAT100: Elementary Statistics and Probability 3
General Education Requirement 3
Elective 3
Spring Year 1 COMM250: Introduction to Communication Inquiry 3
General Education Requirement 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Fall Year 2 COMM301: Rhetorical Theories 3
COMM400-level Course (e.g., COMM400: Research Methods) 3
General Education Requirement 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Spring Year 2 COMM400-level Course (e.g., COMM401: Communication Theory) 3
COMM400-level Course (e.g., COMM402: Communication and Society) 3
General Education Requirement 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Fall Year 3 COMM400-level Course (e.g., COMM450: Applied Communication) 3
COMM400-level Course (e.g., COMM460: Communication Elective) 3
General Education Requirement 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Spring Year 3 COMM400-level Course (e.g., COMM470: Capstone Seminar) 3
COMM400-level Course (e.g., COMM480: Internship in Communication) 3
General Education Requirement 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 120

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Category Details
School Robert H. Smith School of Business
Credits Required 120
Academic Requirement
  • Students should have completed Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university (or equivalent from a foreign institution).
  • Students require at least a 3.0 G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale) in this program.
English Language Proficiency Score

TOEFL: 95
DET: 120
IELTS: 7

GMAT Score  640
Documents Required
  • Online Application Form
  • Statement of Purpose (Determines your eligibility for the admission)
  • Transcript (Academic)
  • English Language Proficiency Score (TOEFL | IELTS | PTE)
  • 2 Letter of Recommendation (A recommendation letter from a supervisor or manager)
  • CV/Resume
  • Description of Research
Application Fee USD 75
Application Link Application Link
Decision Time Approximately two to three weeks
Interview Mode Online

Scores Required

95 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

7 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

1280 / 1600

Avg. Score in

SAT

68 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

120 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

3.0 / 9

Minimum gpa

GPA

75

Application Fees

120

ECTS Credits


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Arts 151 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #32 out of 139 in USA 2025)

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Arts 174 out of 553 in Global Ranking
( #36 out of 85 in USA 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Freshman Merit ScholarshipsFull cost of tuitionMerit scholarships are available to U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens admitted for fall. Spring admits aren't eligible. Some scholarships require interviews and have specific criteria.
Banneker/Key Scholarship Policy$ 58,394Students must take at least 12 credits per semester, maintain a 3.20 GPA, and complete 30 credits per year by averaging 15 credits each fall and spring.
President’s Scholarship$2,000 to $12,500 per yearIn-state and out-of-state applicants are eligible for the President’s Scholarship.



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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
BL Mandhana ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 10,000/Yr$10,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
University of PhoenixScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
1st Formations Business ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 636/Yr$636Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Liberty University Scholarships:Scholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
The Kay-Grant Group ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based

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USD 42,053 /Yr
  • TOEFL: 95
  • IELTS: 7
  • SAT: 1280
  • PTE: 68
  • Duolingo: 120
Regular Decision Application Deadline For 2025 Intake (15th Jan 2025)
USD 31,104 /Yr
  • IELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL: 80
  • SAT: 1170
  • ACT: 26
  • Duolingo: 110

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