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About Maryland's Independent Colleges and Universities
Each year, MICUA member institutions . . .
- Serve nearly 52,000 students
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22% of undergraduates are students of color
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- Enroll
an economically diverse population
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70% of undergraduates receive
financial assistance
76% of the need-based grant
aid is provided by the institution
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- Provide
three times more financial aid to needy undergraduate students than the
State and federal governments combined
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10% of need-based grant aid is
provided by the State
14% of need-based grant aid
is provided by the federal government
76% of need-based grant aid
is provided by private and institutional resources
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- Confer
24% of all degrees awarded in Maryland
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42% of graduate degrees
45% of master's degrees
31% of doctoral degrees
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- Address
workforce shortages in Maryland
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Produce 36% of new teacher candidates
Award 48% of bachelor's degrees in nursing
Confer 27% of all STEM degrees (science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics)
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- Maintain
over 130 transfer agreements with Maryland's
community colleges
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- Have
the highest four-year graduation rates in the State
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65% of students graduate in 4
years
73% of students graduate in 6
years
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- Expend
$1.5 billion in research grants
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- Generate
over $6.6 billion in economic output
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- Employ
more than 35,000 workers
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Pay $2.1 billion in salaries and benefits
90% of payroll expenses are paid to employees residing in Maryland
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- Attract
380,000 visitors to Maryland
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