University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Overview

University of Maryland, Baltimore County is a University institution located in Baltimore, MD, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD  21250
United States

Contact Mr. Dale Bittinger
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@umbc.edu
Phone: 410-455-2291
Fax: 410-455-1094

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African American/Black Studies
American Studies
Asian Studies
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration, Management And Operations Related
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer/information Technology Services Administration Related
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Chemical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic)
Health Professions Related
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ancient Studies
International/global Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Geography
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Dance
Design And Visual Communications
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine Arts Related
Fine/studio Arts
Jazz/jazz Studies
Music
Music Pedagogy
Music Performance
Music Technology
Music Theory And Composition

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,201

Applied

6,744

Accepted

11,234

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,913

Females Applied

3,439

Females Accepted

58%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,288

Males Applied

3,305

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.8

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3 2 recommendations

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th
Transfer	December 15th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	27	24	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,534

In-state

23,628

Out-of-state

Fees

3,244

Full-time student fees

11,696

Room & board

7,050

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

11,667

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,641

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

8,054

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,184

Avg. Loan Aid

8,164

Avg. Grant Aid

10,031

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

55%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

12%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

11,234

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.38%
Black or African American	18.05%
White or Caucasian	41.13%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.2%
Asian	21.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	4.32%
Other	3.23%

Gender

Male (55.39%)

Female (44.61%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	35%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Quadmania (spring festival), Welcome Week and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Student Events Board, Retriever Weekly, Resident Student Association and WMBC, Campus Radio

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball			No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing	No		No
Field Hockey	No	Division 2	No
Football		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1
Rugby	No		No
Sailing	No		No
Sand Volleyball	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Tennis		No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

838

Total Faculty

18:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 546

Part-time - 292

Male - 441

Female - 397