Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Baltimore, Maryland, University of Maryland Baltimore County is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 11,459 prospective students applied, and 7,962 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,675 enrolled in the school. 10,436 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,061 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,704 plus fees of $716. UMBC is ranked 236 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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UMBC is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Maryland Baltimore County within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#236 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#70 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#226 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1150/1350 |
| ACT | 24/30 |
| GPA | 3.9 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $716 |
| Room and Board | $12,616 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,482 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,118 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $716 |
| Room and Board | $12,616 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,482 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,752 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| Biology | 13% |
| Psychology | 12% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163268 IPEDS survey data for University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Current students may use the University of Maryland Baltimore County GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.