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University of Maryland-Baltimore County

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a large, public institution located in Baltimore, md. Founded in 1963, University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers undergraduate degrees in 153 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 10,557 undergraduates
cost $12,606
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Maryland-Baltimore County? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 80.6%
SAT score average 1295
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 4.04
Application fee $75
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Maryland-Baltimore County is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other
Engineering and Technology
Business and Management
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Biology, General
Information Science/Studies
Computer Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Mechanical Engineering
Economics

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,606
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,378
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,211
Cost of attendance* $30,795
Financial aid package $13,227
Estimated cost $17,568 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $29,370
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,378
Books & supplies $1,600
Other expenses $3,211
Cost of attendance* $47,559
Financial aid package $13,227
Estimated cost $34,332 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Maryland-Baltimore County has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,557, with gender binary students split 54% male and 46% female.

Total enrollment

14,148

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
22%
African American %
18%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
18%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Maryland-Baltimore County, students love their Student Events Board. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

map 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250
phone 410-455-1000
address umbc.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student events board

Student governement association

Resident student association

Retriever weekly

Information systems council of majors

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Maryland-Baltimore County to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, md.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County? 

The acceptance rate for University of Maryland-Baltimore County is 81%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

The average high school GPA for University of Maryland-Baltimore County students was 4.04.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Maryland-Baltimore County including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $123,180.

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