School Information

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Total Cost $22,014
Total Enrollment 12,870
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 19 : 1

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

http://www.umbc.edu
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250
(410) 455-1000

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 ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 75.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 45.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,200), and 43% receive loans ($6,956 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,622. Off campus it is around $11,290.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Maryland-Baltimore County is $14,195 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,872
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $18,213
Tuition Graduate in State $8,010
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,248
Living Costs
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $22,014
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $31,355
Total Expense In State Off Campus $25,582
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $14,292
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $34,923
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $23,633
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,049 people applied to University of Maryland-Baltimore County. Of the applicants, 69.0% were admitted (73.0% male & 65.0% female ) and 37.0% accepted (39.0% male and 34.0% female)

Of the 9,947 undergraduate students at University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 13.0% are part-time. A majority (85.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 64.0% of the 2,923 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     87.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     85.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     67.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     61.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     59.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline Feb 1st
Admissions Office Phone 410-455-2291
Admissions Office Email admissions@umbc.edu
Admissions Office Address 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland 21250
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/transfer.html
Admissions Website http://www.umbc.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to University of Maryland-Baltimore County, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Maryland-Baltimore County SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 660
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 630
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
 
University of Maryland-Baltimore County Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0 28
African-American/Black Studies 2
American/United States Studies/Civilization 24
Women's Studies 0 2
Biological and biomedical sciences 5 239 18 5
Biochemistry 1 2
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology 47
Bioinformatics 11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 181 6 1
Biotechnology 5
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 0
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology 1
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2 1
Molecular Biology 9
Toxicology 0 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 5 10 33
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 5 10 33
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 0
Business/Managerial Economics
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
Finance, General
Information Resources Management/CIO Training 0
Labor and Industrial Relations
Real Estate 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 7
Mass Communication/Media Studies 7
Computer and information sciences and support services 218 108 16
Computer Science 75 19 12
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other 30
Information Science/Studies 113 89 4
Education 86 1 138
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Curriculum and Instruction 85 47
Education, General 1 91
Educational/Instructional Media Design 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Physics Teacher Education 1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
Engineering 11 159 44 22
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering 0
Chemical Engineering 17 10 3
Civil Engineering, General 2 0
Computer Engineering, General 35 8 3
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 11 9
Engineering, General 0
Mechanical Engineering 0 107 11 7
Systems Engineering 11 2
English language and literature/letters 73
English Language and Literature, General 73
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 35
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 35
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 68 15
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 0 18 15
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 50
History 68 13
History, General 68 13
Mathematics and statistics 38 14 4
Applied Mathematics 5 2
Mathematics, General 35
Statistics, General 3 9 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1 33 20 11
Ancient Studies/Civilization 14
Gerontology 0 0 2
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1 19 13 8
Neuroscience 0 1
Natural resources and conservation 24
Environmental Science 18
Environmental Studies 6
Philosophy and religious studies 17 0
Ethics 0
Philosophy 17
Physical sciences 21 11 14
Chemistry, General 13 4 7
Physics, General 8 7 5
Physics, Other 0 2
Psychology 247 11 9
Developmental and Child Psychology 0 3
Psychology, General 247
Psychology, Other 11 6
Public administration and social service professions 60 12 5
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis 12 5
Social Work 60
Social sciences 6 298 37 0
Anthropology 12
Cartography
Economics, General 136 11
Geography 17 0 0
Political Science and Government, General 95
Social Sciences, Other 6
Sociology 38 26
Visual and performing arts 4 154 2
Acting 11
Dance, General 10
Design and Applied Arts, Other 2
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 101
Fine/Studio Arts, General 0
Music, General 25
Music, Other 4
Visual and Performing Arts, General 1
 
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Joseoh Corey Piare on May 15, 2011 said:

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