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Quick Facts and Rankings
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Rockville, Maryland
28 clinical simulation laboratories
400+ clinical learning sites
#3 (tied) Bachelor of Science in Nursing
#7 (tied) Master of Science in Nursing
#7 (tied) Doctor of Nursing Practice
#1 (tied) MSN Clinical Nurse Leader
#3 (tied) DNP Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
#4 DNP Family Nurse Practitioner
#2 MSN Health Services Leadership and Management - Administration/Leadership, among public schools
#3 (tied) MSN Health Services Leadership and Management - Nursing Education, among public schools
#18 MSN Online Programs for Veterans, among all ranked institutions
Scholarships
61% of students received financial aid
(in fall 2022):
- 2,723 awards (scholarships, Pell grants, loans, etc.)
- $23,225 average aid awarded
$36.2M in support from Bill and Joanne Conway
(as of spring 2023):
- 468 full Conway Scholarships awarded
- includes tuition, books, and fees
Entry-Into-Practice Students (as of Fall 2022):
200 BSN students and 56 CNL students admitted each semester.
810 required clinical hours for entry BSN and MSN Clinical Nurse Leader students.
Firsts
First in the state to offer:
- an online RN-to-BSN
- a Community/Public Health Nursing master's specialty
- a civilian Nurse Anesthesia DNP specialty
ONLY university in the state to offer:
- a Clinical Nurse Leader master's option
- a Substance Use and Addictions Nursing Certificate
First in the nation to offer:
- a Nursing Informatics master's specialty
- an Institute for Educators that prepares nurses for faculty roles and provides ongoing professional development
UMSON proudly embraces its anti-oppression statement In UniSON: Together We Commit, Together We Act, to create an environment where all are welcomed and supported to be successful.
For the 5th consecutive year, UMSON received a Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award in 2022 from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine.
44% of UMSON's employees including adjunct faculty, identify as BILPOC (as of spring 2023).