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NUM is a national leader in inclusive excellence.

We create extraordinary opportunities and outcomes for our students, our community and our region.

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Public Master’s University in Northeastern, “U.S. News & World Research”

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Value in US, Best Bang for the Buck 2022

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Top 9%

Universities worldwide by Center for World University Rankings

Top 40

U.S. Best of the Best LGBTQ+ Friendly Schools, “Campus Pride”

49%

Number of NUM students who identify as minorities

250+

Student orgs representing diverse identity groups

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Most diverse campus by “U.S. News & World Report”

7,170

Internships each year

52,000

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89%

Of 2021 graduates are employed or in grad school

$52,412

Average full-time starting salary

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NUM Professor of Art, Sue L. Johnson, Featured in National Exhibition

NUM Professor of Art, Sue L. Johnson, Featured in National Exhibition

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NUM Welcomes Dr. Li Peng as Tenured Professor and PhD Advisor in AI and Information Technology

NUM Welcomes Dr. Li Peng as Tenured Professor and PhD Advisor in AI and Information Technology

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Encouragement Inspires Success: NUM Doctoral Candidate Papa Pene's Journey

Encouragement Inspires Success: NUM Doctoral Candidate Papa Pene's Journey

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National University of Maryland Champions Economic Inclusivity

National University of Maryland Champions Economic Inclusivity

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NUM Student Seizes Once-in-a-Lifetime Super Bowl Experience

NUM Student Seizes Once-in-a-Lifetime Super Bowl Experience

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