University of Maryland University College (UMUC) at a glance:

• UMUC campus is located in Adelphi, Maryland
• UMUC was founded in 1947
• Classes are offered in Washington, D.C., Europe, and Asia
• UMUC is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• Received “Best of the Web” award from Forbes Magazine

About UMUC Online

The University of Maryland University College is one of eleven accredited institutions associated with the University System of Maryland. UMUC is considered a leader in adult education serving more than 90,000 students around the world. In 2007 UMUC was named one of the top ten colleges and universities serving military students by KMI Media and Military Advanced Education.

Why enroll at UMUC Online?

UMUC online programs continue to receive honors including the 2006 Sloan Consortium Excellence in Faculty Development for Online Teaching award. The Maryland Distance Learning Association also gave UMUC online the Best Distance Education.

UMUC online caters to working adults, military personnel, even active-duty, and non-traditional students. UMUC online offers accelerated academic programs through virtual classrooms. Classroom based programs are also conveniently held days, evenings and weekends.

Students can choose from numerous career-specific bachelor’s degree programs including; Business and Management, Communication, Arts and Humanities, Computer Information Systems, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Social Science and Science. UMUC online can be the answer for students who either want to start a new career or master their skills to further their careers.

The undergraduate business degree allows you to pick a major in accounting, human resource management or marketing. If business is not your choice, UMUC online students can also major in environmental management, History, Humanities, Homeland Security and Political Science. Whichever major or direction you choose, UMUC online faculty are highly trained with real-world experience.

UMUC online courses keep up with today’s current job market trends. Students will learn latest research, concepts and practices in their field of choice. UMUC online courses start every month and students can login whenever and wherever to achieve their educational goals. UMUC online’s reputation is as one of the top distance learning institutions in the country. UMUC online’s goal is to help students earn a bachelor’s degree and get the education through a cost-effective, flexible and convenient method.

Tuition:

Maryland residents $230 per credit hour, Nonresidents of Maryland $490 per credit hour. Active-duty military and spouses $230 per credit hour.
Financial Aid assistance for grants, loans and scholarships is available for qualifying students.