About USM

The University System of Maryland comprises 11 universities, two research institutions, two regional higher education centers, and a system office. USM provides access to excellent higher education opportunities, performs groundbreaking research, offers vital services to communities and individuals, and fuels economic and workforce development. As a public system of higher education, USM advances the State of Maryland and benefits all of society.

USM Facts
Undergraduate Students: 111,589 Worldwide
Graduate/Professional Students: 37,537 Worldwide
Full-time Faculty: 7,598
Part-time Faculty: 4,621
Academic Programs: more than 600 bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional
More than 100 locations in Maryland
1,000 buildings, including 19 libraries
Operating Budget: $3.8 billion (FY 2008)

Map of USM Institutions

Mission
The mission of the University System of Maryland is to improve the quality of life for the people of Maryland by providing a comprehensive range of high quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities; engaging in research and create scholarship that expand the boundaries of current knowledge; and providing knowledge-based programs and services that are responsive to the needs of the citizens of the state and the nation.

USM fulfills its mission through the effective and efficient management of its resources and the focused missions and activities of each of its component institutions.

Systemwide Links
USM Strategic Plan
USM Reports/Statistics
USM Councils and Workgroups
Effectiveness and Efficiency Initiative

Undergraduate Students: 108,849 Graduate/Professional Students: 35,514 Full-time Faculty: 7,506 Part-time Faculty: 4,423 Academic Programs: more than 600 (not 6,000!!!!) bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional

Email this Page to a Colleague

Printer Friendly Version

Questions? Comments? Contact Us