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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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UMBC is a highly rated public university located in Catonsville, Maryland in the Baltimore Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 9,069 undergraduate students. The UMBC acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Psychology, Biology, and Computer Science. Graduating 70% of students, UMBC alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,800.
About
About UMBC...
- Common App Accepted
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
America East Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Maryland
- Catonsville
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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UMBC Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
February 1
SAT Range
1210-1390
ACT Range
23-29
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Will You Get Into UMBC?
Test Scores and High School GPA for University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Net Price
$17,692/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,889/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
94%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.142 responses
52%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.176 responses
45%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.177 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Psychology
382 Graduates
Biology
346 Graduates
Computer Science
314 Graduates
Information Science
310 Graduates
Social Work and Youth Services
112 Graduates
Economics
111 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
101 Graduates
Political Science and Government
87 Graduates
Network, Database, and System Administration
81 Graduates
Health Professions
80 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
65%
On Campus
33%
Online
2%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,069Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,556
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
117 responses
Hardworking
27%
Nerdy achievers
19%
Mix of Nerds and Lazy.
16%
Cool socially awkwards
9%
Introverted
8%
Nerdy
5%
Stressed
5%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.193 responses
Poll
69%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.224 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
130 responses
School-focused, but know how to have fun
40%
Nerdy and loving it... but can we party sometimes?
18%
Nerdy, don't party
15%
Nerdy and loving it
12%
Nerdy, party sometimes
4%
U made a bad choice
4%
Home away from home
3%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,000/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
70%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
77%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.88 responses
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Reviews
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Rating 4 out of 5
If you're coming here solely for academics, then this is the place for you! There are many research opportunities and the classes are pretty challenging so if you like that then you'll like this school. Don't come here expecting a big social scene -- the campus is majority commuters and on top of that it's a generally quiet school. I'm not saying it's impossible to go to parties and find more extroverted people to hang out with (cause I'm sure you can), I'm just saying not to set your expectations too high. Also, don't eat the chicken here, there's something wrong with it.
- Junior
- a month ago
Rating 3 out of 5
I am a rising sophom*ore at UMBC and my first year experience was alright. The teachers are seemingly lenient and helpful if you make an effort to get help. The academics is challenging in the sense that some classes only have a few assignments that will effect your overall grade. With great work ethic and determination, academic success is more than possible. The dorms (PTAP) were okay, I liked how each floor had its own lounge with a kitchen. I wished the design was less dull and more modern. The bathrooms were incredibly small and it just didn't seem right to make the bathrooms that small. I really think all the freshman dorms need an interior and exterior make over, it just looks depressing. The dining hall food was tolerable but could've been better. It often felt like the dishes were whimsical and cheap. I feel like more than often they offered us the bare minimum and a lot of people complained of gut issues as a cause of eating dining hall food.
- Sophom*ore
- 4 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Overall, the professors are average. Some are very good, some are okay, and others are unhelpful and do not make lecture engaging or valuable. The campus is empty on the weekends. There are usually activities and events happening on the weekdays and weekends, but they are not usually interesting enough for most residential students to regularly stay on campus over the weekend. Also, most of the restaurants and places to eat and drink on campus are closed on the weekend. Those that are open have limited hours.
- Senior
- 9 days ago
