University of Maryland - Baltimore County: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #503 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #182 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #158 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #3 of 13 | In Baltimore |
| #50 of 1,010 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 167 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 10,767
- Graduates
- 3,139
- Male:Female Ratio
- 54:46
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.umbc.edu
University of Maryland - Baltimore County Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 71% | 73% |
| Applicants | 14,325 | 6,776 | 7,156 |
| Admissions | 10,375 | 4,838 | 5,250 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,232 | 1,238 | 938 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 6 | 3 |
8,081 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
580 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
612 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1240
or below
75% of them
had 1420
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Maryland - Baltimore County are 1240-1420 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Maryland - Baltimore County are 25-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3782 (27%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2998 (22%) |
| Asian | 2812 (20%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2127 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 1201 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 762 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 201 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,203
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,423 | $13,356 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,423 | $13,356 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,392 | $22,932 |
| Fee in-district | $3,833 | $3,168 |
| Fee in-state | $3,833 | $3,168 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,883 | $3,168 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,992 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,396 |
| Room charge | $8,382 |
| Meal charge | $6,014 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County majors
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has granted 2,263 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs, 1,373 master's across 32 programs, and 90 doctorate degrees across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | 620 | |
| Computer Science | 324 | 163 | 7 |
| Information Science & Studies | 214 | 243 | 10 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 278 | 11 | 8 |
| Psychology, General | 286 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 123 | 13 | 4 |
| Economics, General | 117 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 91 | ||
| Social Work | 83 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 70 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 66 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 55 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 54 | ||
| History, General | 43 | 6 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 32 | 11 | 3 |
| Education, General | 45 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 45 | ||
| Sociology, General | 25 | 17 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 38 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 36 | ||
| Environmental Science | 36 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 30 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 29 | ||
| Physics, General | 19 | 4 | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 18 | 3 | 5 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 24 | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 24 | ||
| Statistics, General | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 15 | 7 | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 21 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 20 | ||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 20 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 10 | 9 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 17 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 16 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 15 | ||
| Geography | 13 | 2 | |
| Biotechnology | 12 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 9 | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 10 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2 | 8 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | 9 | |
| Music Technology | 10 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 9 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 8 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 6 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Physics, Other | 4 | 2 | |
| Acting | 5 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Epidemiology | 5 | ||
| Women's Studies | 5 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 4 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 4 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 4 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 1 | 2 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 1 | 2 | |
| Music Pedagogy | 3 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 3 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 2 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 1 | ||
| Gerontology | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,263 | 1,373 | 90 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 22% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 66% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a world-class research university with 32,522 scientific papers published and 1,089,032 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Geography and Cartography, and Geology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 221 | 2214 |
| 1994 | 236 | 2738 |
| 1995 | 263 | 2890 |
| 1996 | 331 | 2999 |
| 1997 | 352 | 3571 |
| 1998 | 372 | 4162 |
| 1999 | 412 | 4691 |
| 2000 | 483 | 5514 |
| 2001 | 466 | 6044 |
| 2002 | 759 | 8136 |
| 2003 | 808 | 9801 |
| 2004 | 779 | 11456 |
| 2005 | 821 | 14281 |
| 2006 | 819 | 16883 |
| 2007 | 876 | 19750 |
| 2008 | 991 | 22973 |
| 2009 | 994 | 26841 |
| 2010 | 1156 | 31907 |
| 2011 | 1224 | 36616 |
| 2012 | 1007 | 40561 |
| 2013 | 1099 | 44185 |
| 2014 | 1104 | 46168 |
| 2015 | 1201 | 48356 |
| 2016 | 1291 | 50898 |
| 2017 | 1118 | 52514 |
| 2018 | 1273 | 57083 |
| 2019 | 1386 | 62408 |
| 2020 | 1628 | 70878 |
| 2021 | 1536 | 81378 |
| 2022 | 1424 | 77083 |
| 2023 | 1593 | 77073 |
| 2024 | 1323 | 72312 |
| 2025 | 959 | 59822 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County alumni
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Kathleen Turner
- Occupations
- theatrical directorfilm producerfilm actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Mary Kathleen Turner is an American actress. Known for her distinctive deep husky voice, she is the recipient of two Golden Globes, as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy, and two Tony Awards.
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Johnathon Schaech
- Occupations
- screenwritermodeltelevision actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Johnathon Schaech is an American actor and screenwriter. He has been working as an actor since the early 1990s. He first gained recognition for his role in How to Make an American Quilt (1995). Other films include The Doom Generation (1995), That Thing You Do! (1996), Hush (1998), Prom Night (2008), Phantom (2013), Marauders (2016) and The Night Clerk (2020).
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Jerome Adams
- Occupations
- anesthesiologistuniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Jerome Michael Adams is an American anesthesiologist and a former vice admiral in the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps who served as the 20th surgeon general of the United States from September 5, 2017, until January 20, 2021. Prior to becoming Surgeon General, he served as the Indiana state health commissioner, from 2014 to 2017.
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Duff Goldman
- Occupations
- chef
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Adam "Duff" Goldman is an American businessman, pastry chef, television personality, and writer. He is the executive chef of Baltimore’s Charm City Cakes shop, which was featured in the Food Network reality television show Ace of Cakes, and Los Angeles’s Charm City Cakes West, which was featured in Food Network's Duff Till Dawn and "Cake Masters" series. His work has also been featured on the Food Network Challenge, Iron Chef America, Oprah, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Man v. Food, Buddy vs. Duff, Duff Takes the Cake, and Duff's Happy Fun Bake Time.
General info
| Alternative names | UMBC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1966 |
| Motto | An Honors University in Maryland |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,313 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, Maryland, 21250 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 586,000 |
| Phone | 4104551000 |