University of Maryland - Baltimore County

 

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University of Maryland - Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250		 General information
 (410) 455-1000

Type of institution: Public, 4-year or above
Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-4-year Certificates, Bachelor degrees, Certificates/Postbaccalaureate Certificates, Masters degrees, Doctor's degrees
Carnegie classification: Research Universities (high research activity)
Number of students: 12,041 (2007)
2009-2008 Undergraduate application fee:$ 50

Mission
The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in the arts and sciences and engineering. Within a strong interdisciplinary framework, UMBC programs link the cultures of the sciences, social sciences, visual and performing arts and humanities, and the professions. 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.
 
Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Tuition and Fees2009-20082008-20072007-2006
In-State$ 8,780$ 8,708$ 8,622
Out of State$ 17,512$ 17,440$ 17,354
Books and Supplies$ 1,200$ 1,100$ 1,100
On-Campus
Room and board$ 8,960$ 8,658$ 8,381
Other Expenses$ 2,320$ 2,342$ 2,342
Off Campus
Room and board$ 11,290$ 11,290$ 11,290
Other Expenses$ 4,220$ 4,242$ 4,242
Off Campus w/ family
Other Expenses$ 4,220$ 4,242$ 4,242

Financial aid 2006-2007

Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 15% $ 3,701
State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 31% $ 2,901
Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 46% $ 7,081
Loans to students 35% $ 4,313
 
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