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UM-College Park Accommodation: Students' Opinion

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Graduate students often face challenges securing on-campus housing due to high demand, with costs ranging from $400 to $600 for shared or private rooms. As a result, many opt for off-campus accommodations like Graduate Hills and Graduate Gardens, with rents typically between $500 and $700 per month, including utilities. Off-campus housing costs for private rooms can range from $750 to $900, depending on amenities and proximity to the campus.

Undergraduate students have more on-campus options, with shared accommodations costing approximately $1400 to $1700, including all utilities and Wi-Fi. It is advisable for students to apply early for housing and connect with current students for guidance.

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UMD Student Experience

Likes

I really appreciate the University library resources which make research and study convenient.
The on campus events are engaging and help students connect, learn and relax beyond academics.
I also enjoy being part of diverse student clubs that encourage leadership, teamwork and cultural exchange they make campus life vibrant and fulfilling.

Dislikes

The fees is a bit expensive where all the students cannot afford.
The campus is huge which makes it to walk long distances.
Nothing much. Other than these two I think rest all good.

Accommodation

Off Campus

I found my accommodation through Whatsapp and Facebook groups where students post available rooms and housing options. The key is to start searching early, as good places fill up fast. It's important to communicate clearly with potential roommates about rent, utilities and living preferences before finalising anything. I recommend verifying all details and agreements in writing to avoid confusion later.

Monthly Expenses: USD$ 800

I found my accommodation through Whatsapp and Facebook groups where students post available rooms and housing options. The key is to start searching early, as good places fill up fast. It's important to communicate clearly with potential roommates about rent, utilities and living preferences before finalising anything. I recommend verifying all details and agreements in writing to avoid confusion later.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 7/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 7/10

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Mayank Barnwal

University of Maryland( Enrolled 2022 )B.S EconomicsMarch 4, 2025

8.0 /10

My Campus Vibes : University of Maryland, College Park

Likes

Huge campus size enables meeting more people
Extracurricular opportunities including student clubs and legislature
Proximity to Washington D.C.

Dislikes

Unpredictable weather in the DMV area is not for everyone
More focus on Big 4 recruitment instead of investment banks
Smaller alumni base in high-finance role, but it is getting better as newer classes are breaking into these industries

Accommodation

Off Campus

I spoke with upper classmen to understand accommodation and visited all apartments to see what would fit right in my budget.
My monthly rent is $650 including any utilities (water, electricity, WiFi, and trash). There are several facilities including a pool room, swimming pool, gym, and a bike storage room. I don't have a pet but they have a pet shower and spa room as well. They also include spacious parking spaces on two levels.
One challenge I encountered was that most apartments in College Park are very pricy. They usually range from $1000-1100 for nice apartments, while the ones charging $500 are uninhabitable. Thankfully the apartment I have been living at for the last two years is in a good location with an excellent management and amenities. Based on my experience, I would recommend students to look into housing at the $1000 range. It is worth spending a little extra if it means that you are able to focus on your academics.
My accommodation is about a 5 minute walk to the north side of the campus and a 15 minute walk to the south side of the campus where the business school is located. Most Indians are scattered all across the apartments but several live in my current accommodation. The grad students typically live in Graduate Hills, which is somewhat far from campus.

I spoke with upper classmen to understand accommodation and visited all apartments to see what would fit right in my budget.
My monthly rent is $650 including any utilities (water, electricity, WiFi, and trash). There are several facilities including a pool room, swimming pool, gym, and a bike storage room. I don't have a pet but they have a pet shower and spa room as well. They also include spacious parking spaces on two levels.
One challenge I encountered was that most apartments in College Park are very pricy. They usually range from $1000-1100 for nice apartments, while the ones charging $500 are uninhabitable. Thankfully the apartment I have been living at for the last two years is in a good location with an excellent management and amenities. Based on my experience, I would recommend students to look into housing at the $1000 range. It is worth spending a little extra if it means that you are able to focus on your academics.
My accommodation is about a 5 minute walk to the north side of the campus and a 15 minute walk to the south side of the campus where the business school is located. Most Indians are scattered all across the apartments but several live in my current accommodation. The grad students typically live in Graduate Hills, which is somewhat far from campus.

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academic: 8/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Aditya Deshpande

University of Maryland( Enrolled 2023 )MEng CybersecurityFebruary 25, 2025

9.0 /10

University of Maryland, College Park: Experience

Likes

Campus: UMD, being a public university, has a very vast campus. It must be around1500 acres in size. There are a lot of buildings giving off an old architecture kind of vibe which I like.
Proximity to DC: Washington DC, the capital of United States, is just a 20 minute metro ride away from the university, which it makes it easier for students to make fun plans on the weekends, or show around the city to friends who are visiting..
Facilities: The university has huge gymnasiums, numerous libraries, and dining halls with delicious foods. It can be overwhelming at first but eventually everything will make sense and be of good use.

Dislikes

Lack of Jobs: If you are not a US citizen, this university won't be able to help you much in landing an internship or a job. In the career fairs, all of the government companies are present (due to the proximity to the white house, and parliament)
Ghost Town: During summers and winter break it can get tough for international students as almost everyone is out of the city. If you have no plans to go out for a trip, it can be challenging mentally to be present here.
Cold: College park gets pretty cold (not as cold as new york, but much colder than the west coast) and at times it just might be difficult to step out of the house during winters because of the snow.

Accommodation

Off Campus

I joined each and every whatsapp groups associated with University of Maryland. On the group chat there used to be occasional posting by students when they have to sell/buy any items or even sublet their room. I approached a person who wanted to transfer his lease.
My monthly rent where I stayed for 1 year was $550. Utilities like water, electricity were included.
The only challenge I incurred was to pay a security deposit of $550 without actually seeing in real life how the apartment looks like. I had to confirm from a lot of sources that the apartment does exists and it is not a fake posting.
I would recommend upcoming students to get housing in area close to the campus. You will save a lot of time, and it will be much safer. Also, don't pay more than $900. It's easy to find a goof private room within $900.
My building (where my classes take place) is a 7 minute walk. Most of the Indian students stay in Graduate Hills, Hyattsville.

I joined each and every whatsapp groups associated with University of Maryland. On the group chat there used to be occasional posting by students when they have to sell/buy any items or even sublet their room. I approached a person who wanted to transfer his lease.
My monthly rent where I stayed for 1 year was $550. Utilities like water, electricity were included.
The only challenge I incurred was to pay a security deposit of $550 without actually seeing in real life how the apartment looks like. I had to confirm from a lot of sources that the apartment does exists and it is not a fake posting.
I would recommend upcoming students to get housing in area close to the campus. You will save a lot of time, and it will be much safer. Also, don't pay more than $900. It's easy to find a goof private room within $900.
My building (where my classes take place) is a 7 minute walk. Most of the Indian students stay in Graduate Hills, Hyattsville.

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academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 4/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Souri Satya Saketh Ravi

University of Maryland( Enrolled 2024 )MS Data ScienceFebruary 6, 2025

9.7 /10

My Amazing Masters University at University of Maryland, College Park

Likes

The buildings on campus.
Research opportunities on campus.
Expert faculty who guide students as mentors.

Dislikes

Lack of Part-time opportunities.
Lack of Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships due to preference to students enrolled in specific majors.
More than half of the companies that come in career fairs are interested to hire US Citizens.

Accommodation

Off Campus

I found my accommodation through my official campus website's housing. Moreover, I received help from a senior at UMD.
The monthly rent for my accommodation is 675 USD and facilities include all utilities including Wi-fi, electricity and water bills.
I faced no challenges while securing my accommodation
It is good to connect with seniors and take their opinion regarding the areas best suited for accommodation.
The distance is 1.5 miles from my house to the college campus. Most of the Indian students stay at apartments named "The Alloy", "Graduate Hills" and "Graduate Gardens".

I found my accommodation through my official campus website's housing. Moreover, I received help from a senior at UMD.
The monthly rent for my accommodation is 675 USD and facilities include all utilities including Wi-fi, electricity and water bills.
I faced no challenges while securing my accommodation
It is good to connect with seniors and take their opinion regarding the areas best suited for accommodation.
The distance is 1.5 miles from my house to the college campus. Most of the Indian students stay at apartments named "The Alloy", "Graduate Hills" and "Graduate Gardens".

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Bodla Krishna Vamshi

University of Maryland( Enrolled 2024 )February 6, 2025

8.7 /10

My University of Maryland, College Park experience

Likes

The opportunity for research work in the desired field is very high, especially in case of Computer science we are provided with high compute infrastructure to perform the projects
The awareness of students from the first year about the evolving job market and preparing according to it, keeps the atmosphere competitive
Very nice career fair with upto 80 companies coming for Computer fair for one day and upto 300 companies for all major over span of 3 days,career fair happens once for each semester

Dislikes

For international students there are limited part-times and very hard to get one
some of the majors are crowded with 150 to 200 people per program in the masters degree
The opportunity to get TA is very limited and restricted within in the home departments, unless you have a good contact with a professor and very good grades they cannot consider people outside of the program

Accommodation

Off Campus

I am currently living off-campus in an independent house with my friends from my undergrad; we had found the house through our existing seniors. The campus also provides many sources to search for off-campus, which are not limited to apartments and other places. Typically, when signing for accommodation, we are expected to sign a one-year lease and pay the first month rent as a security deposit.

I am currently living off-campus in an independent house with my friends from my undergrad; we had found the house through our existing seniors. The campus also provides many sources to search for off-campus, which are not limited to apartments and other places. Typically, when signing for accommodation, we are expected to sign a one-year lease and pay the first month rent as a security deposit.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Student (Anonymous)

University of Maryland( Enrolled 2024 )February 6, 2025

9.3 /10

My University of Maryland experience

Likes

Professors are mostly industry professionals because of which we get an up to date idea on how to use the topics being taught in class. We have a professor who worked at google for 10 years and is now a professor and he tells us a lot of insider stuff that you wouldn't have known about.
The dining hall is very good; it has a variety of cuisines and is priced at USD 10.5 for an all you can eat buffet which is very economical. This is if you get a dining plan
It is technically a college town which gives you a sense of collectivity or companionship no matter where you are on or around campus. Additionally, you can go to DC in 35mins using the metro so it does not feel isolated either. (you can enjoy the experience of a city campus too at some extent)

Dislikes

The professors are working professionals so the classes are mostly in the evening. This can be a plus for some students but I'm not much of a fan of it. This is because sometimes the professors are tired and it feels gloomy to go to class in the evening.
The housing is very expensive in this area; a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom costs USD 1300 per room. So, many students live quite far from campus in individual houses.
The transit bus system is usually great and covers most areas. However, sometimes the buses are late or just don't show up, if you take the bus to class, it is not the most reliable option. It would be better to get an electric scooter.

Accommodation

Off Campus

I used online platforms like the UMD housing portal and groups on Whatsapp for student housing.
Rent ranged from $800–$1200/month and does not include utilities like water, internet, and electricity in shared apartments. If you share your room with another person, rent can be split half way.
Availability near campus, filling out the application needs to be done ASAP as slots fill quickly, and coordinating with potential roommates was a significant challenge.
Graduate Gardens, University View, Yugo, Parkside, The Varsity
4 mins walk. Some students stay in independent houses, which are very far and they take around 30 minutes to reach campus.

I used online platforms like the UMD housing portal and groups on Whatsapp for student housing.
Rent ranged from $800–$1200/month and does not include utilities like water, internet, and electricity in shared apartments. If you share your room with another person, rent can be split half way.
Availability near campus, filling out the application needs to be done ASAP as slots fill quickly, and coordinating with potential roommates was a significant challenge.
Graduate Gardens, University View, Yugo, Parkside, The Varsity
4 mins walk. Some students stay in independent houses, which are very far and they take around 30 minutes to reach campus.

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academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 8/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Kushal Gowda Ashok

University of Maryland( Enrolled 2023 )IELTS Score : 9MEng CybersecurityFebruary 6, 2025

8.3 /10

Life at University of Maryland, College Park

Likes

Professors are highly qualified.
Community which is diverse and enthusiastic.
Top notch coursework for Cybersecurity.

Dislikes

High cost of living compared to other states.
The university pantry can improve.
Less emphasis on fests and extra activities.

Accommodation

Off Campus

Students usually apply for accommodation online.
There are two very famous apartments: Graduate Hills and Graduate Garden. They take online applications. Students can join WhatsApp groups to get more updates.
Challenges: These apartment gets a lot of applications. It is advised to apply early.
Recommendations: Connect with students who are already in the US.

Monthly Expenses: USD$ 500

Students usually apply for accommodation online.
There are two very famous apartments: Graduate Hills and Graduate Garden. They take online applications. Students can join WhatsApp groups to get more updates.
Challenges: These apartment gets a lot of applications. It is advised to apply early.
Recommendations: Connect with students who are already in the US.

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academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 10/10

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Madhumitha Rajagopal

University of Maryland( Enrolled 2024 )February 5, 2025

10.0 /10

My dream university- University of Maryland

Likes

The campus is really beautiful and has diverse student population. Hence, there are many student organisations for everyone's interest
The McKeldin library is one of my favourite places in campus. It is a huge library and literally has all the resources you need.
The location of UMD is very close to Washington DC ( about 30 minutes by metro ).

Dislikes

The campus is not surrounded with much shops. There are only two grocery shops around campus Lidl and Trader Joes at walking distance.
There is always some construction work going on in campus and most of the roads are blocked throughout the year.
As an international grad student, it is not easy to find a part time or a GA due to cohort size of grad students.

Accommodation

Off Campus

As a graduate student on campus, housing does not apply so I went through campus housing. I’m staying in an apartment close by to college and just called the Parkside Apartments. The monthly rent for my accommodation is $610; the utilities might cost $20 per month. I’m staying in an apartment mainly because of safety reasons and the amenities available.
I did not find any challenges while securing accommodation because I discussed with seniors who are already living here and made my decision real quick. For future students, I would recommend choosing an apartment because of safety reasons and the amenities available. I would recommend them to start early because they gave some early bird offers for the rent.
My accommodation is a five-minute walk to the campus. I chose this accommodation because it’s closer to the building I chose my classes for. Most of the Indian students stay at Graduate Hills or Graduate Gardens.

As a graduate student on campus, housing does not apply so I went through campus housing. I’m staying in an apartment close by to college and just called the Parkside Apartments. The monthly rent for my accommodation is $610; the utilities might cost $20 per month. I’m staying in an apartment mainly because of safety reasons and the amenities available.
I did not find any challenges while securing accommodation because I discussed with seniors who are already living here and made my decision real quick. For future students, I would recommend choosing an apartment because of safety reasons and the amenities available. I would recommend them to start early because they gave some early bird offers for the rent.
My accommodation is a five-minute walk to the campus. I chose this accommodation because it’s closer to the building I chose my classes for. Most of the Indian students stay at Graduate Hills or Graduate Gardens.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 10/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Pratik Kunjir

University of Maryland( Enrolled 2021 )MS Information SystemsAugust 7, 2024

9.0 /10

UMCP - Insider Opinion

Likes

My coursework was a perfect blend of technical and non-technical subjects, providing students options with various fields to choose their careers in including project management, Business Analysis, product management, Data analysis, Data engineering and even SDE.

Accommodation

Off Campus

I stayed in a housing dedicated to graduate students called Graduate Hills which was about a 10-minute walk from the campus. The rent would be around 500-600 $ for a private room including utilities.

I chose this university as this university is a public Ivy League school and is well reputed, plus the course it offered was among the top 10 schools in the USA. As stated earlier the program was a perfect blend of technical and non-technical subjects, something that I was looking for.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 10/10

extracurricular: 8/10

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Unmesha Banerjee

University of Maryland( Enrolled 2021 )MEng CybersecurityMay 28, 2024

6.5 /10

UMD, CP Review

Likes

Good curriculum, great ranking, reasonable tuition fees, safe area, good alumni network
Easy to blend in, great curriculum, good extra curricular activities present, good accomodation available, community is well knit, health center is available at a cheap rate

Dislikes

Lots of students, so sometimes that becomes an issue, teacher to student ratio is not so high, good accomodation is available but it's limited so one has to be proactive

Accommodation

Off Campus

Avg rental would be 600 USD in sharing with another person

Very good experience, good tuition fees, good curriculum, alumni network Is decent

academic: 8/10

faculty: 7/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 8/10

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