University of Maryland University College

University Of Maryland University College

Coordinates: 38°59′8.93″N 76°57′24.12″W / 38.9858139°N 76.9567°W / 38.9858139; -76.9567

University of Maryland
University College
Established 1947
Type Public university
President Javier Miyares
Provost Marie Cini (Acting)
Academic staff 3,800
Undergraduates 68,996
Postgraduates 17,475
Location Adelphi, Maryland, United States
38°59′8.93″N 76°57′24.12″W / 38.9858139°N 76.9567°W / 38.9858139; -76.9567
Campus 53 locations
Colors Navy and Goldenrod
Website www.umuc.edu

The University of Maryland University College (UMUC) is located in the unincorporated community of Adelphi in Prince George's County, Maryland in the United States. Serving over 90,000 students worldwide, UMUC is the largest 4-year public university in Maryland and one of the largest distance learning universities. The university offers 120 academic programs in instructor-led and online classes, including bachelor, masters, and doctoral degrees as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. UMUC is a member of the University System of Maryland, which includes eleven separate public universities in Maryland.

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