University of Maryland application deadlines for fall 2027

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Maryland's regular decision is due Jan 20, 2027. Early action (Nov 1) has closed. Checked on admissions.umd.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is Maryland due?

Closed

Early action

Was due Nov 1, 2026

70days

Regular decision

Due Wednesday, Jan 20, 2027

Round	Deadline	Checked	Where we read it
Early action	Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed)	Nov 5, 2026	admissions.umd.edu
Regular decision	Wed, Jan 20, 2027	Nov 5, 2026	admissions.umd.edu

These dates don't close the application, but missing them can cost you money or a spot in honors.

Sun, Nov 1, 2026 Merit scholarships: apply by the Nov 1, 2026 early action date. (passed) Checked Nov 5, 2026 on admissions.umd.edu

Maryland is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.

When is the University of Maryland early action deadline for fall 2027?

Early action closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Checked on admissions.umd.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

When is the University of Maryland regular decision deadline for fall 2027?

Regular decision is due Wed, Jan 20, 2027. Checked on admissions.umd.edu on Nov 5, 2026.

Does University of Maryland require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?

No. Maryland is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on admissions.umd.edu on Nov 2, 2026.

Where these numbers come from

Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Deadlines: admissions.umd.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
Test rule: admissions.umd.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)