University of Maryland-Baltimore County

4-years Public College In Baltimore, MD

University of Maryland-Baltimore County (referred to as UMBC) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Baltimore, MD. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is $12,952 for Maryland residents and $30,308 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 13,991 and student to faculty ratio is 5.56% (18 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, 2-4 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$12,952 (Maryland Residents) $30,308 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate80.55%
Student Population13,991
Test Scores1,300 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate70%
Student to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (7/1/1966 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is $12,952 for Maryland residents and $30,308 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is $15,840 for Maryland residents and $25,146 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers the alternative tuition plansprepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan, including prepaid payment plan, tuition payment plan. 78 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,265 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is 80.55% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.08%. The average SAT score is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 26. University of Maryland-Baltimore County accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 13,991 students are attending at University of Maryland-Baltimore County (10,625 undergraduate students). There are 564 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 355 part-time faculty working for University of Maryland-Baltimore County. The students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,001 (full-time) and 411 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is 70% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 86% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On University of Maryland-Baltimore County campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Mission Statement
UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility and lifelong learning.