University of Maryland - Baltimore County: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #516 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #187 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #163 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #3 of 13 | In Baltimore |
| #43 of 2,188 | For Remote Sensing |
| Top50% | For 165 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 10,625
- Graduates
- 3,366
- 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 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 80% | 81% |
| Applicants | 11,534 | 5,337 | 5,892 |
| Admissions | 9,291 | 4,267 | 4,780 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,130 | 1,111 | 956 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 6 | 7 |
8,475 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
969 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
657 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1390
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Maryland - Baltimore County are 1210-1390 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
75 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Maryland - Baltimore County are 23-29 (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 | 4282 (31%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2744 (20%) |
| Asian | 2699 (19%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 2231 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 1111 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 678 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 227 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (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
- $8,889
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,056 | $12,582 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,056 | $12,582 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,820 | $21,618 |
| Fee in-district | $3,550 | $2,718 |
| Fee in-state | $3,550 | $2,718 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,550 | $2,718 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,871 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,002 |
| Room charge | $7,750 |
| Meal charge | $5,252 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County majors
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has granted 2,674 bachelor's degrees across 49 programs, 687 master's across 33 programs, and 103 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science & Studies | 278 | 116 | 11 |
| Computer Science | 312 | 36 | 13 |
| Psychology, General | 352 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 337 | 7 | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 16 | 232 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 101 | 15 | 6 |
| Social Work | 109 | ||
| Economics, General | 107 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 82 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 81 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 79 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 73 | ||
| Education, General | 66 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 49 | 8 | 6 |
| Mathematics, General | 62 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 59 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 48 | 6 | 5 |
| History, General | 45 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 48 | ||
| Sociology, General | 38 | 8 | |
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 40 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 32 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 31 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 29 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 21 | 3 | 4 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 16 | 12 | |
| Environmental Science | 28 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 28 | ||
| Physics, General | 21 | 2 | 5 |
| Statistics, General | 18 | 2 | 6 |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 25 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 23 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 13 | 8 | |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 19 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 16 | ||
| Philosophy | 15 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 10 | 4 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 12 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 12 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 10 | 2 | |
| Anthropology, General | 11 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | 7 | |
| Bioinformatics | 10 | ||
| Biotechnology | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 1 | 9 | |
| Music Performance, General | 9 | ||
| Physics, Other | 7 | 2 | |
| Acting | 8 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 8 | ||
| Music Technology | 8 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 4 | 3 | |
| Dance, General | 7 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 7 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 6 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 5 | ||
| Geography | 5 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | 2 | |
| Music Pedagogy | 4 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 3 | ||
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | 1 | |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Neuroscience | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,674 | 687 | 103 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 66% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a world-class research university with 27,236 scientific papers published and 743,713 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Quantum and Particle physics, Geology, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 185 | 1422 |
| 1992 | 219 | 1609 |
| 1993 | 194 | 1619 |
| 1994 | 219 | 2036 |
| 1995 | 243 | 2143 |
| 1996 | 307 | 2240 |
| 1997 | 327 | 2736 |
| 1998 | 347 | 3172 |
| 1999 | 378 | 3578 |
| 2000 | 455 | 4056 |
| 2001 | 417 | 4543 |
| 2002 | 713 | 5774 |
| 2003 | 733 | 7136 |
| 2004 | 731 | 8473 |
| 2005 | 751 | 10648 |
| 2006 | 765 | 12653 |
| 2007 | 837 | 15446 |
| 2008 | 907 | 17706 |
| 2009 | 885 | 20940 |
| 2010 | 1028 | 24602 |
| 2011 | 1017 | 27920 |
| 2012 | 910 | 30801 |
| 2013 | 1002 | 34499 |
| 2014 | 1000 | 36558 |
| 2015 | 1094 | 38219 |
| 2016 | 1184 | 40098 |
| 2017 | 1051 | 40105 |
| 2018 | 1134 | 44453 |
| 2019 | 1201 | 48363 |
| 2020 | 1421 | 54163 |
| 2021 | 1354 | 59221 |
| 2022 | 1214 | 58874 |
| 2023 | 1257 | 56318 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County alumni
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Kathleen Turner
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actorfilm producertheatrical directorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Mary Kathleen Turner is an American actress. Known for her distinctive 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
- television actormodelscreenwriterfilm actoractor
- 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
- university teacheranesthesiologist
- 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 | 2,131 |
| 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 |