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University of Maryland-Baltimore County

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a public university in a large suburb of the Baltimore, MD metro with 10,490 students and a 72% acceptance rate.

Baltimore, Maryland · Public · Suburb, large · 10,490 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · America EastEarly action Nov 1

Admission rate

72%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,323

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–30

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$16,467

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

70%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

87%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$69,960

10 years after entry

Students

10,490

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 1, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: umbc.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$5,087
$30,001–48,000$10,714
$48,001–75,000$16,543
$75,001–110,000$22,172
Over $110,000$25,439

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Computer Science324
Psychology286
Biology/Biological Sciences278
Information Science/Studies214
Mechanical Engineering123
Economics117
Social Work83
Political Science and Government70
Show the other 40 majors
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other66
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other55
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology54
Mathematics45
History43
Mass Communication/Media Studies38
English Language and Literature36
Environmental Science36
Chemical Engineering32
Foreign Languages and Literatures30
Sociology25
Fine/Studio Arts24
Computer Engineering24
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other21
Geography and Environmental Studies20
Design and Visual Communications20
Physics19
Chemistry18
International/Globalization Studies16
Bioinformatics15
Statistics13
Biotechnology12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other11
Dance10
Music Technology10
Music Performance8
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts8
Anthropology8
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other6
Philosophy6
Ancient Studies/Civilization6
Acting5
Women's Studies5
American/United States Studies/Civilization5
Jazz/Jazz Studies4
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)4
Asian Studies/Civilization3
Music Theory and Composition3
Music Pedagogy3
African-American/Black Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Ranked programs

Where University of Maryland-Baltimore County ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East

Baseball, Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East

Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army, Navy

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Greek life

3% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 4% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

2,859,024 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)

Nearest hub airport

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 13.8 of 20

Elevation

220 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

30°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

19.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

43 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,550 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size