University of Maryland: Baltimore County

Baltimore, Maryland
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Maryland—Baltimore County is a public institution established in 1966 with a suburban setting located in Baltimore. It is ranked 133 in National Universities in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,952; out-of-state tuition and fees are $30,308. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,625. It practices a 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#133 in National Universities
Setting
Suburban
Location Baltimore, Maryland
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1966
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
10,625 Undergraduates
Website http://www.umbc.edu/

Learning

18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Biology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$47,558
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$18,827
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $12,952
Outstate Tuition Fee $30,308
Room and Board Fees $14,204
$44,729 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

81% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$75 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.9 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, DET, PTE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is a native language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jun
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
14
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$13,712 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$10,972 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $47,558
50% Students with need received Financial Aid
13.3% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Incoming First-Year Merit Scholarships
Total Worth $1,000 to $12,000.
Eligibility Freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline November 1

Other Scholarships

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Students

10,625 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
88% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
47% Students graduate within 6 years