Baltimore, MD

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a four-year, public school located in Baltimore, MD.
It is a R1 university with very high research activities.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

72% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 14,325 applied, 10,375 accepted, and 2,241 enrolled in UMBC.
1,244 men and 941 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.

1,320 SAT, 29 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,320 and ACT score is 29. The SAT score of 1320 is high, 86 to 90 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total124013201420
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing630660700
Math610660720
ACT Score
Composite252931
Math242729
English242734

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $13,256 for Maryland residents and $31,225 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $16,524 for Maryland residents and $26,100 for others.
Tuition has increased by 3.03% compared to last year at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.

Financial Aid

6,957 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $10,373.
For freshmen, 1,997 students (94%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,956.

Student Population

A total of 13,906 students enrolled UMBC in 2025.
By gender, 7,524 men and 6,382 women students are enrolled.
There are 10,767 undergraduate and 3,139 graduate students.

176 Major Programs

  • 14 programs through online
  • 62 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of UMBC is 70% and the transfer-out rate is 14%.
The retention rate is 85% for full-time and 85% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
70%
Transfer-out Rate
14%
Retention Rate
85%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 949 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for UMBC and the average faculty salary is $117,560. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 2,493 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $94,176.
Number of Faculties
949
Average Faculty Salary
$117,560
Number of Staffs
2,493
Average Staff Salary
$94,176

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • On-Campus Daycare
  • Libraries

Athletics

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a member of America East Conference.