About University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Founded in 1963, University of Maryland-Baltimore County. is a Public college. Located in Maryland, which is a city setting in Maryland, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 11,142 full time undergraduate students, and 2,498 full time graduate students.

The University of Maryland-Baltimore County Academic calendar runs on a Four-one-four plan basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 19:1. There are 535 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Maryland-Baltimore County include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate56%
Application Deadline
Application Fee50
SAT Range1120-1320
ACT Range24-29

Admissions at UMBC are considered Selective, with ,57% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

85% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 52% were in the top quarter, and 25% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.

3%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
12%
“Sometimes, but not often”
55%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
61%
“We bought the gear”
22%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
26%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
45%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
43%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
2%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
8%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
45%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
42%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
16%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
3%
“We”re apathetic”
38%
“We know about current events and vote”
48%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
5%
“We save it for the classroom”
12%
“Sometimes, but not often”
55%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
27%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
8%
“I only go out in groups”
33%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
18%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
61%
“We bought the gear”
22%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
16%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
13%
“We”re a very artistic group”
3%
“Haven”t met them”
8%
“Available in class”
63%
“They keep regular office hours”
26%
“They”re always available”
11%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
45%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
43%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
2%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
8%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
45%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
42%
“We only party on weekends”
5%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
17%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
63%
“There might be people who do”
16%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
3%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

University of Maryland-Baltimore County REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    182 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    126 Students rated off-campus housing 3.4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    197 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    204 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    204 Students rated class size 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    203 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    204 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 27 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    203 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 45 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

85 Students rated University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Joshua - 10/18/2022

This school is very academically focused and the fast pace of classes can be challenging. However, many courses have tutoring resources or TAs that would aid in the understanding of specific topics. The food options are plentiful but the quality of the food ranges depending on where you get it from. The school is known to be empty so you should join organizations available on campus for a social life.

Tamara - 05/11/2022

A lot of people say it's boring but it's really what you make it. If you compare it to the schools around it doesn't seem like much because we're so small but there's a really good culture here. The teachers are really good and actually care about what they're teaching and while the students are generally introverted they're very welcoming.

Joshua - 05/06/2022

My opinion of UMBC is t at it is a nice school filled with professors, administrators, faculty, students, and events. It also shows that UMBC has done a good job of having a good campus, a good dormitory, good roommates, and good food. It even shows that it has nice classes that I like to take.

Kyler - 08/04/2020

The school is really good! I feel like I've learned a lot, and I feel as if there are many opportunities to engage with other students and other interests unrelated to our majors. The food at the dining hall is okay, so I usually go to the Commons or the University Center to eat. Most of the res halls are good, but Susquehanna could use some work. So could some wings of Patapsco.

University of Maryland-Baltimore County FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Maryland-Baltimore County is 56%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself three things: 1) Perspective: Take a minute every now and then to truly appreciate where you are now, because in as little as a year or two, your opinions, politics, and views will change. Things you could never imagine enjoying or supporting will become passions. However, you have so much to offer right now as a person, you should not be afraid to express yourself and grow. 2) Honesty: Be honest with yourself as much as with others. Not only should you speak truthfully, but know who you are and never pretend to be someone else. Acting and behaving how you think others would like you to only sets you up for failure. 3) Strengths/Weaknesses: Support your strengths, but, more importantly, know and ameliorate your weaknesses. If you only put yourself out there when you can apply your strengths, you become only situationally reliable. Allow yourself to fail and learn so that in the future you will be able to help others grow as well. If I could talk to myself in high school, that is what I would advise myself. Unfortunately, the high school version of me would be too stubborn to listen.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are very competitive, but not at a cut throat level. Most of my classmates are outgoing, and everyone is extremely motivated and intelligent.

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  4. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    http://my.umbc.edu/discussions/14692

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  5. What are the academics like at your school?

    Academics at UMBC are held to a high standard. Professors are generally very interested in their field of study and interested in sharing what they know with their students. Many freshman courses are held in large lecture hall students which afford students little face-to-face time with their professors but as students declare majors and join departments it becomes much easier to gain a personal knowledge with their professors. Education at UMBC is very much geared towards job placement. There is an office on campus called the Shriver Center that schedules job fairs and brings employers to the campus to conduct interviews. They also manage a database of employers with internship or entry-level job opportunities.

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  6. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    http://my.umbc.edu/discussions/14692

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  7. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    UMBC has a great science and math departments. One of the reasons I chose UMBC was for its strong engineering program. Though other universities like College Park have great science and math departments, UMBC is smaller and more close knit. Smaller classes give students the opportunity to really connect with professors. I also like the fact that we're a very green and eco-conscious school.

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  8. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    Stereotypes: 1) a lot of minority students, especially Asian & African/African American students 2) UMBC Students are geeky: better in the classroom than on the courts/fields 3) UMBC Students are ugly 4) UMBC Students are smart and high-performing academically high-performing

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  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I would say that the "worst" think about my school is the level of competitiveness. From talking to my hallmates in the Honors College, I've heard that most of them received a 4.0 GPA this first semester. Even if you do perfectly in a given semester, which is very hard to do with the rigor of the classes at UMBC, there are many others who have also done perfectly.

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  10. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Most of UMBC's students are pursuing majors in biology, biochemistry, mechanical engineering and computer science which are truly demanding. Sucess in any college requires dedication to school work so it shouldn't be surprising that the most committed students don't have much time for the Animal House college experience. However, there are always parties to be found on campus so its usually just a matter of knowing the right people. Although UMBC academics are most often represented by the school's engineering and science programs, the fine arts and music departments also offer fine programs and knowledgable professional faculty. UMBC is truly a very diverse school. I'm constantly amazed by the variety of ethnicities and backgrounds students come from.

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  11. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    The University of Maryland, Baltimore County is a culturally diverse institution which supports both the disciplines of the arts and the sciences.

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    When a school assigns credit hours to a class, they stand for hours of hard work taken out of your time. I wish I had known that I need to go back to my room after classes and re-read my notes and practice extra work in order to completely grasp the concepts my professors taught that day. By adjusting and realizing this fact, I'm beginning to put the credit hours to good use and really make the most out of my time. Quality is truly better than quantity when it comes to the time I devote to classes.

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  13. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    http://my.umbc.edu/discussions/14692

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  14. What's unique about your campus?

    That fact that the professors push you to you limits to succeed.

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  15. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    UMBC is best known for the Meyerhoff prgram as well as the research that it conducts.

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  16. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I always describe UMBC as the place where all the smartest students in the class go. To keep up with everyone you definitely have to be driven academically. This is not a school for wild a crazy experiences, parties and distractions. You will find people like you and build many relationships that will help you in the future.

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  17. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Students seeking diversity (the school is one of the most diverse in the country) and the best bang-for-your-buck are suited for UMBC. Half of the student body lives off campus, but with so many commons areas, clubs, and activities, there is never a shortage of ways to meet others and gain wisdom and growth. There is a new arts center and everything is centrally located in a small area.

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  18. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    research and student government opportunities, nice people

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  19. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    science classes are very tough

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  20. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    The main reason I chose UMBC was because they offered me a very nice financial package. I also like the diversity of the campus, something that I did not experience in high school. There are also a ton of resources to help students prepare for their careers and further education. Plus it's close to home.

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  21. Where is the best place to get work done on campus?

    Although there are plenty of places to get work done and (likely) not get distracted (common lounges, hidden booths in the commons, vacant lecture halls, tables/booths in walkways inside almost every academic building), the best place is by far the library. The library offers places for whatever type of work you have to do as well as every type of personality. Different floors offer different noise levels (from general talking to absolute silence) as well as rooms for study groups and plenty of computers. They recently opened up a 24 hour area which have been freshly renovated and retrofitted. Giant white boards, personal tvs and a fantastic environment helped me cram for the first time, learning all that I needed for my Linear Algebra final in 5 hours the night before the exam.

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Student Body

Students

45%

female

55%

male

11,142

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,498

Total Grad Students

6%

Out-Of-State

90%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

244

Student Organizations

10

Fraternities

12

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

29%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
21%
% Black or African-American
17%
% Hispanic/Latino
7%
% White or Caucasian
43%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

73% of students attending University of Maryland-Baltimore County receive some sort of financial aid. 23% were awarded federal grants. While 40% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$24,492

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$11,568

Room and Board

37,260

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,087
$30 - $48K
$15,946
$48 - $75K
$20,285
$75 - $110K
$23,094
$110K & UP
$23,503

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