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 11,093 prospective students applied, and 9,007 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,052 enrolled in the school. 10,683 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,955 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,878 plus fees of $3,402. UMBC is ranked 266 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
UMBC is rated within the top 35% 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 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#266 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#76 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#299 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1410 |
| ACT | 25/30 |
| GPA | 3.97 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $75 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $12,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,166 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,646 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 |
| Other Fees | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $12,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,166 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,836 |
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% |
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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.