Overview
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a accessible public four-year institution in Baltimore, Maryland. The school accepts 80.6% of applicants and enrolls 10,434 students.
Admission Statistics
- Acceptance Rate
- 80.6%
- Average SAT
- 1,300
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,210–1,390
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 26
- Total Enrollment
- 10,434
Your Chances by SAT Score
Your score is above the 75th percentile. You are a competitive applicant.
Your score falls within the middle 50% of admitted students.
Your score is below the 25th percentile. Other parts of your application will need to stand out.
Admission Guide
You can apply to UMBC through the Common Application or Coalition Application, with a priority deadline of December 1 for fall admission and regular deadline of February 1. The application requires your high school transcript, letters of recommendation, and a personal essay, but standardized test scores are optional for most programs.
Engineering and computer science programs attract strong applicants despite UMBC's overall accessibility, so submit your application early if you're targeting these competitive majors. The Meyerhoff Scholars Program for STEM fields has separate application requirements and earlier deadlines, typically in December.
UMBC guarantees housing for first-year students who submit their deposit by May 1, but residence halls fill quickly. The campus sits between Baltimore and Washington DC, giving you internship and job opportunities in both cities while maintaining a suburban feel. Most students commute or live off-campus after freshman year due to limited on-campus housing.
New students attend UMBC Choice orientation during the summer, where you'll register for classes and complete placement tests for math and foreign languages. The campus operates on a semester system with classes starting in late August. You can change majors easily within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, but switching into engineering or computer science requires meeting specific prerequisites and grade requirements.
UMBC offers direct admission to most majors, but nursing students start in pre-nursing and must apply to the nursing program after completing prerequisites. The campus has a strong research focus, and you can get involved in undergraduate research projects starting freshman year, particularly in STEM fields where UMBC has built its reputation.
What It Costs If You Get In
- Average Net Price
- $18,328/yr
- Tuition (in-state)
- $12,952
- Tuition (out-of-state)
- $30,308
- Students Receiving Aid
- 30%
After You Graduate
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 70.6%
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $69,960/yr
- Freshman Retention Rate
- 87.1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the application deadline for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
UMBC has a priority application deadline of December 1 for fall admission. Applications received after this date are reviewed on a rolling basis until the final deadline of February 1.
Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County require SAT or ACT scores?
UMBC is test-optional for most undergraduate programs. Students can choose whether to submit SAT or ACT scores as part of their application.
What GPA do you need to get into University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
UMBC does not publish a minimum GPA requirement. The middle 50% of admitted students typically have a weighted GPA between 3.7 and 4.3.
Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County offer early decision or early action?
UMBC offers early action with a November 1 deadline. Early action is non-binding and students receive admission decisions by January 15.