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By Kyle Hobstetter on August 23, 2022

When the fall term starts on Monday, Aug. 29, nearly 5,000 new faces will be on campus.

This includes 2,678 first-time students—the largest number since fall 2019.

This class represents É«»¨ÌÃ’s continued commitment to diversity, with more than 57.4% of first-year students identifying as an under-represented racial or ethnic minority. É«»¨Ìà enrolls the second-largest population of minority students in Maryland. It has also been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for inclusive excellence. É«»¨Ìà climbed to No. 70 in social mobility, which looks at the number of Pell Grant recipients at the university and compares their graduation rates to those of non-Pell Grant recipients.

The class also has a local feel, with 89% of first-time students calling Maryland home. There are 19 countries and 27 other states represented, including large contingents from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.

This year’s first-time students are also among the most accomplished with a weighted grade point average of 3.85.

"Each year's incoming class adds to the academic excellence and diverse community that have become hallmarks of a É«»¨Ìà education," says É«»¨Ìà President Kim Schatzel. "As a nationally-recognized leader in inclusive excellence and an anchor institution for our region, we take immense pride in educating a student body reflective of Maryland's population."

É«»¨Ìà will also welcome 1,532 students transferring in — more than 50% that identify as under-represented racial or ethnic minorities. The class of students transferring in comes from 17 states and 14 countries.

É«»¨Ìà will also welcome 731 graduate students this fall from 28 states and 25 countries.