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University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Snapshot
Status
Public
Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Range
1210-1390
ACT Range
23-29
Student/Faculty Ratio
25:1
Total Enrollments
13,991
Total Cost
$47,559
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$17,692
Main Address
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
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Rankings
Overall Scores
A-
Admissions & Acceptance
A-
Retention & Graduation
B+
Instructors & Faculty
B+
Financial Resources

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Contact Info
Contact & Location
Phone Number
(410) 455-1000
Website
umbc.edu
Location
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Setting
Large Suburb
Key Info, Costs & Aid
Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2022)
Completion Rate (2022)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2022) 13,991
Men 53%
Women 47%
Total Enrollments (2022) 13,991
White 31%
Black or African American 20%
Asian 19%
International (Non-Citizen) 16%
Hispanic or Latino 8%
Multiracial 5%
Unknown 2%
Native American 0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2022)
$9,056
Out of State Tuition (2022)
$25,820
Books
$1,600
On Campus Room & Board
$13,378

* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2022) 4,015
Bachelor's 72%
Master's 17%
Certificate 8%
Doctoral 3%
Total Awards (2022) 4,015
Human and Social Sciences 31%
Computer Technology 22%
Mathematics and Science 17%
Engineering 9%
Education and Liberal Arts 8%
Healthcare 4%
Business 4%
Communication and Media 3%
Art and Design 2%
Trades and Careers 0%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized Accreditations
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
  • Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

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4.071425 Based on 7 Reviews
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Students and Culture
A
Facilities
A-
Activities and Groups
B+
Career Preparation

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4.2857142857143 Based on 4 Reviews
A Excellent

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Questions & Answers
Question
Who are the notable alumni?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

UMBC has an impressive list of alumni whose post-collegiate endeavors span a variety of fields. Among the graduates are Associated Black Charities President and CEO Diane Bell-McKoy, chess grandmaster Pascal Charbonneau, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Zach Clark, Clemson University President James Clements, pastry chef/Food Network star Duff Goldman, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, and actress Kathleen Turner.

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What is the campus setting like?
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Answered by: Universities.com

Situated on 500 acres with a Baltimore address, the university, founded in the 1960s, is a collection of late 20th and early 21st century architecture. The campus boasts the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery, the research center for the UMBC community and one of the principal art galleries in the region. To get to class, students walk down Academic Row, the central walkway. And for good luck after orientation, students head to the dining hall to rub the statue of the school’s mascot, a Chesapeake Bay Retriever named True Grit. Adventures off campus are easily achievable—UMBC lies 15 minutes from the Baltimore Inner Harbor and 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.

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What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities?
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Online learning is just a click away. Non-credit courses at the English language institute prepare students in university-level writing, grammar, reading and vocabulary. Undergrads may choose from a number of courses available when they are. Graduate programs in information systems, emergency management, instructional systems development, and art in education prepare professionals to advance in their careers while continuing their post-baccalaureate educations. Adults may explore artificial intelligence, databases and machine learning in free courses offered by the university.

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What are the athletic highlights?
1 Answer
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The UMBC Retrievers participate in the America East Conference, which includes schools such as the University of Hartford, University of Maine, University of New Hampshire, and the University of Vermont. More than 400 student-athletes compete in 19 NCAA Division I sports. You can cheer them on wearing black and gold at the 4,500-seat stadium and track and field complex, 4,000-seat Retriever Activities Center (RAC) Arena, indoor and outdoor aquatics complex, tennis courts, soccer stadium or baseball and softball fields.

Question
What are the school's academic highlights?
1 Answer
Answered by: Universities.com

The university in divided into three colleges (natural and mathematical sciences, engineering and information technology, and arts, humanities, and social sciences) offering 48 majors, 38 minors, 25 certificate and 13 pre-professional programs in its undergraduate program. UMBC is among the fastest-growing research universities in the country, with 20 campus-wide centers and institutes. The grounds are minutes from bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park, the first university research park in the state housing three incubators in cybersecurity, life sciences, and clean technology.