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University of Maryland - College ParkLocal Atmosphere Facts & Statistics

Location
College Park, MD
Undergrads
24,841
Tuition (in-state)
$24,831 ($8,416)
Admission Difficulty
Average
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Local Atmosphere

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Facts & Statistics

Fun Local Trivia
  1. College Park has its very own Metro station.
  2. The College Park Airport is the world's oldest continuously operated airport.
  3. There are only two cities in America called "College Park." The other one is in Georgia.
Local Slang
  • Terps: Terrapins
  • Y'all, Yous, Yuns: The plural of "you"
Points of Interest
  • College Park Airport and Aviation Museum
  • National Museum of Language
  • Paint Branch Golf Course
  • The Rossborough Inn
Shopping Centers
  • Beltway Plaza Mall
  • The Mall at Prince George's
Movie Theaters
Academy 8 Theaters
6198 Greenbelt Rd.
Greenbelt
(301) 220-1155
Movie Theaters
AMC Loews Center Park 8
4001 Powder Mill Rd.
Beltsville
(301) 937-9493
Movie Theaters
Regal Cinemas Royale 14
6505 America Blvd.
Hyattsville
(301) 864-3456
Major Sports Teams
  • Baltimore Orioles: MLB
  • Baltimore Ravens: NFL
  • D.C. United: MLS (soccer)
  • Washington Capitals: NHL
  • Washington Nationals: MLB
  • Washington Redskins: NFL
  • Washington Wizards: NBA
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Alexandria, Va.: : 45 minutes
  • Annapolis, Md.: : 30 minutes
  • Baltimore: : 40 minutes
  • Washington, D.C.: : 30 minutes

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