University of Maryland - Baltimore County: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #512 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #184 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #160 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #3 of 13 | In Baltimore |
| #49 of 1,001 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 166 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 10,490
- Graduates
- 3,658
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- 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 74% and is among the top 38% 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 | 74% | 74% | 74% |
| Applicants | 13,150 | 6,163 | 6,633 |
| Admissions | 9,762 | 4,556 | 4,938 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,961 | 1,081 | 816 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 11 | 4 |
8,734 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
657 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
636 or 32%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1220
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Maryland - Baltimore County are 1220-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
71 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Maryland - Baltimore County are 23-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3991 (28%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2862 (20%) |
| Asian | 2737 (19%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2515 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 1087 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 742 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 197 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (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
- $9,956
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,238 | $12,960 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,238 | $12,960 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,594 | $22,266 |
| Fee in-district | $3,714 | $2,880 |
| Fee in-state | $3,714 | $2,880 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,714 | $2,880 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,000 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,203 |
| Room charge | $8,513 |
| Meal charge | $5,690 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County majors
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has granted 2,419 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 1,000 master's across 35 programs, and 100 doctorate degrees across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 327 | 151 | 10 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | 419 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 226 | 169 | 13 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 315 | 8 | 7 |
| Psychology, General | 301 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 111 | 13 | 6 |
| Economics, General | 100 | ||
| Social Work | 81 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 69 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 65 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 64 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 64 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 59 | 1 | 1 |
| Chemical Engineering | 56 | 4 | 1 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 58 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 40 | 13 | 4 |
| History, General | 46 | 10 | |
| Sociology, General | 33 | 12 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 42 | ||
| Education, General | 36 | ||
| Environmental Science | 36 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 35 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 34 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 29 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 16 | 12 | |
| Physics, General | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 26 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | 4 | 6 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 19 | ||
| Statistics, General | 16 | 3 | |
| Biotechnology | 17 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 17 | ||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 17 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 16 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 16 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 7 | 6 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 12 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | 5 | |
| Bioinformatics | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 6 | 4 | |
| Geography | 6 | 4 | |
| Acting | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 8 | ||
| Dance, General | 8 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 5 | 2 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 2 | 5 | |
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 4 | 3 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 6 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 6 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1 | 4 | |
| Molecular Biology | 5 | ||
| Music Technology | 5 | ||
| Women's Studies | 5 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 2 | 2 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 4 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Physics, Other | 2 | 2 | |
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 3 | ||
| Epidemiology | 3 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 3 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,419 | 1,000 | 100 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 66% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a world-class research university with 31,427 scientific papers published and 1,041,618 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, Geology, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 241 | 2221 |
| 1993 | 221 | 2214 |
| 1994 | 236 | 2737 |
| 1995 | 261 | 2890 |
| 1996 | 331 | 2992 |
| 1997 | 352 | 3571 |
| 1998 | 372 | 4159 |
| 1999 | 411 | 4690 |
| 2000 | 482 | 5512 |
| 2001 | 466 | 6043 |
| 2002 | 759 | 8128 |
| 2003 | 808 | 9799 |
| 2004 | 779 | 11448 |
| 2005 | 821 | 14283 |
| 2006 | 819 | 16881 |
| 2007 | 875 | 19745 |
| 2008 | 991 | 22970 |
| 2009 | 994 | 26829 |
| 2010 | 1155 | 31896 |
| 2011 | 1224 | 36569 |
| 2012 | 1006 | 40538 |
| 2013 | 1099 | 44174 |
| 2014 | 1106 | 46154 |
| 2015 | 1176 | 48354 |
| 2016 | 1269 | 50899 |
| 2017 | 1089 | 52489 |
| 2018 | 1236 | 57021 |
| 2019 | 1370 | 62375 |
| 2020 | 1574 | 70835 |
| 2021 | 1518 | 81325 |
| 2022 | 1393 | 77005 |
| 2023 | 1563 | 76975 |
| 2024 | 1254 | 71469 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County alumni
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Kathleen Turner
- Occupations
- voice actortheatrical directorfilm producerfilm actorstage 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
- actorfilm actorscreenwritermodeltelevision actor
- Biography
-
Johnathon Schaech is an American actor and screenwriter. He has been working as an actor since the early 1990s.
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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 the Baltimore-based Charm City Cakes shop, which was featured in the Food Network reality television show Ace of Cakes, and his second, Los Angeles–based, shop Charm City Cakes West, which is 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 | 2,210 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, Maryland, 21250 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 586,000 |
| Phone | 4104551000 |