UMBC: University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD · Public
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UMBC: University of Maryland, Baltimore County admitted 72.4% of applicants university-wide (10,375 of 14,325).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 72.4% | 10,375 | 14,325 |
| In-state | 75.1% | 8,376 | 11,154 |
| Out-of-state | 57.7% | 1,156 | 2,004 |
| International applicants | 72.2% | 843 | 1,167 |
| Men | 71.4% | 4,838 | 6,776 |
| Women | 73.4% | 5,250 | 7,156 |
Of 10,375 admitted students, 2,241 enrolled (21.6% yield).
UMBC: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1240–1420
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 25–31
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
UMBC: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $48,021/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,275 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,746 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $48,021/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $5,087 |
| $30k–48k | $10,714 |
| $48k–75k | $16,543 |
| $75k–110k | $22,172 |
| Over $110k | $25,439 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- CWIT Scholars Program — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program — ranging from $5,000 – $15,000 for in-state students and from $10,000 – $22,000 for out-of-state (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Linehan Artist Scholars Program — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Trustee)
- UMBC Achievement Award — $2,000 - $5,000 per year (Automatic)
- Meyerhoff Scholars Program — Full tuition, fees, room, board, and stipend (Full Tuition)
- President's Scholarship — Full out-of-state tuition waiver (difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition) (Merit)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Provost Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- CWIT Scholars Program — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program — ranging from $5,000 – $15,000 for in-state students and from $10,000 – $22,000 for out-of-state (Merit)
- Transfer Merit Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Linehan Artist Scholars Program — Up to $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (Trustee)
- UMBC Achievement Award — $2,000 - $5,000 per year (Automatic)
- President's Scholarship — Full out-of-state tuition waiver (difference between out-of-state and in-state tuition) (Merit)
UMBC: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
UMBC: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Common Data Set · Application requirements · 2024
Essay prompts
The Common App personal essay is required (one of 7 shared prompts), plus 4 college-specific supplements:
- Please put your response to the prompt below (600-650 words):650 words · Required
- <b>Please provide a full paragraph for each of the following questions:</b><br/><br/>What are your principal areas of academic interest? What are your career goals? (25-250 words)250 words · Required
- What are your areas of interest and involvement in and outside of school? (25-250 words)250 words · Required
- What service and leadership experience have you engaged in through school or the community? (25-250 words)250 words · Required
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Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $69,960
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 70%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 85%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,500
- At graduation
UMBC: University of Maryland, Baltimore County · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- WSJ: #187
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Computer & information sciences (27%), Biological & life sciences (15%), Psychology (11%).
UMBC: University of Maryland, Baltimore County Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.