University of Maryland - Baltimore County: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #500 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #185 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #161 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #3 of 13 | In Baltimore |
| #39 of 1,006 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 163 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 10,835
- Graduates
- 2,803
- 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% | 82% |
| Applicants | 11,093 | 5,329 | 5,764 |
| Admissions | 9,007 | 4,252 | 4,755 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,035 | 1,136 | 899 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 13 | 4 |
8,618 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,968 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
495 or 24%
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
100 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 25
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Maryland - Baltimore County are 25-30 (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 | 4723 (35%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2763 (20%) |
| Black or African American | 2656 (19%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1427 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 1101 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 645 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 305 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 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
- $8,758
- Students receiving aid
- 84%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,878 | $12,222 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,878 | $12,222 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,068 | $20,988 |
| Fee in-district | $3,402 | $2,592 |
| Fee in-state | $3,402 | $2,592 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,402 | $2,592 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,644 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,250 |
| Room charge | $7,310 |
| Meal charge | $4,940 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County majors
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has granted 2,643 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 730 master's across 32 programs, and 89 doctorate degrees across 17 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science & Studies | 290 | 166 | 8 |
| Computer Science | 273 | 70 | 9 |
| Psychology, General | 350 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 329 | 7 | 5 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | 214 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 148 | 9 | 5 |
| Economics, General | 113 | ||
| Social Work | 84 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 80 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 77 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 74 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 57 | 11 | 3 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 71 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 69 | ||
| Education, General | 66 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 54 | 10 | |
| History, General | 53 | 4 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 53 | ||
| Sociology, General | 44 | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 45 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 34 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 31 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 31 | ||
| Environmental Science | 30 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 27 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 26 | ||
| Physics, General | 16 | 5 | 5 |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 25 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 17 | 2 | 5 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 16 | 7 | |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 9 | 12 | |
| Statistics, General | 13 | 3 | 4 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 10 | 5 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 15 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 11 | 3 | |
| Acting | 13 | ||
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 13 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | 6 | |
| Philosophy | 12 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | ||
| Biotechnology | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 10 | ||
| Music Technology | 10 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 10 | ||
| Women's Studies | 10 | ||
| Bioinformatics | 9 | ||
| Geography | 6 | 3 | |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 8 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 7 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 7 | ||
| Ancient Studies & Civilization | 6 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 3 | 3 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 5 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | 1 | |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 4 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 4 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 | ||
| Physics, Other | 2 | 2 | |
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Environmental & Environmental Health Engineering | 2 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| African-American & Black Studies | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Gerontology | 1 | ||
| Molecular Biology | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,643 | 730 | 89 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 67% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Maryland - Baltimore County is a world-class research university with 24,227 scientific papers published and 651,850 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Geology, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 164 | 1184 |
| 1991 | 169 | 1246 |
| 1992 | 189 | 1429 |
| 1993 | 180 | 1499 |
| 1994 | 207 | 1875 |
| 1995 | 214 | 1936 |
| 1996 | 273 | 2134 |
| 1997 | 305 | 2524 |
| 1998 | 331 | 2958 |
| 1999 | 363 | 3427 |
| 2000 | 437 | 3845 |
| 2001 | 417 | 4370 |
| 2002 | 494 | 5251 |
| 2003 | 585 | 6622 |
| 2004 | 622 | 7715 |
| 2005 | 672 | 9807 |
| 2006 | 681 | 11516 |
| 2007 | 736 | 14222 |
| 2008 | 822 | 16295 |
| 2009 | 818 | 19258 |
| 2010 | 948 | 22220 |
| 2011 | 978 | 25146 |
| 2012 | 847 | 28029 |
| 2013 | 923 | 31422 |
| 2014 | 966 | 33511 |
| 2015 | 1042 | 35052 |
| 2016 | 1095 | 36932 |
| 2017 | 1016 | 37803 |
| 2018 | 1074 | 38973 |
| 2019 | 1131 | 45012 |
| 2020 | 1308 | 50463 |
| 2021 | 1408 | 60238 |
| 2022 | 1070 | 54601 |
University of Maryland - Baltimore County alumni
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Kathleen Turner
- Occupations
- film actorstage actortelevision actoractorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Mary Kathleen Turner is an American actress. She has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and two Tony Awards.
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Johnathon Schaech
- Occupations
- modelfilm actorfilm produceractortelevision 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. On June 29, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Adams to become Surgeon General of the United States. Adams was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 3, 2017.
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Duff Goldman
- Occupations
- chef
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Adam "Duff" Goldman is a pastry chef, television personality, and cookbook author. 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 | 2,072 |
| 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 |