University of Maryland Baltimore County

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Baltimore, MD
3.5 2 reviews

#3 Best Public Universities in Maryland

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Overview

Total enrollment

13,906

Location Baltimore, Maryland
Website umbc.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#257

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in suburban Baltimore County, Maryland, UMBC sits on a 500-acre campus positioned between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The institution, established in 1966, features modern academic facilities and research centers arranged in a contemporary campus setting. UMBC operates as a public research university with particular strengths in science, engineering, and information technology, while maintaining competitive programs in visual arts and public policy. The university maintains a selective admission process and has earned recognition for its success in undergraduate research and innovation in STEM education. Students primarily reside in campus housing during their first two years, and the university competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with notable achievements in chess, where UMBC's team has won multiple national championships.

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Ratings

UMBC is rated within the top 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

7 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for University of Maryland Baltimore County within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1240/1420
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 25/31
GPA 3.97

Acceptance Rate

72.4%

Applications Due Feb 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 21.6%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Maryland Resident Tuition

$13,256

Out of State Resident Tuition

$31,275

Breakdown

Tuition $13,256
Books and Supplies $1,600
Other Fees $3,833
Room and Board $15,146
Budget for Other Expenses $3,764
Total One Year Cost $37,599

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$59,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Maryland Baltimore County are Computer and Information Sciences, Social Sciences, and Biology. 17% of students major in Computer and Information Sciences, 17% in Social Sciences, and 13% in Biology.