University of Maryland-Baltimore County — College Profile

About

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a top-tier public research university renowned for its elite programs in computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, and the natural sciences. It is widely recognized for its pioneering Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which has established the institution as a national leader in graduating underrepresented minority students who go on to earn STEM doctorates and medical degrees. Campus culture is defined by an inclusive, collaborative, and intellectually curious student body that embraces a distinctly academic focus over a traditional party scene. Located just outside Baltimore with easy access to Washington, D.C., UMBC offers undergraduates exceptional proximity to government agencies, tech hubs, and hands-on research opportunities alongside leading faculty.

Wikipedia:The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public research university in Catonsville, Maryland, United States. It had a fall 2025 enrollment of 13,530 students. In 2019, it had 61 undergraduate majors, over 92 graduate programs and the first university research park in Maryland. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".

Location

Baltimore, MD, 21250 · Suburb campus

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Nearest airport from college

BWI · Baltimore

6 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$13,256$31,275

Housing & food (on campus)$15,146$15,146

Books & supplies$1,600$1,600

Cost of attendance$28,576$62,553

Average net price$16,467Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$31,275

In-state: $13,256

Housing & food (on campus)$15,146

Books & supplies$1,600

Cost of attendance$62,553

In-state: $28,576

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $16,467

Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: financialaid.umbc.edu

How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27

University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.

Tuition$34,183

Housing$9,428

Food$6,490

Books & supplies$1,600

Personal expenses$7,546

Transportation$1,900

Total published by the school$62,553

Source: financialaid.umbc.edu · checked Sep 28, 2026

Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24

$0–30k

$5,087

$30–48k

$10,714

$48–75k

$16,543

$75–110k

$22,172

$110k+

$25,439

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

70%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

48%

Back for yr 2

85%

Transferred

14%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

72% graduated · 19% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 8% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$55,137

10 yrs after entry$69,960

Debt

Median at graduation$19,500

Monthly payment$207

Middle 50% owe$7.4k–$25.3k

90th percentile$32,526

Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral University: 70% graduate within 6 yrs, $63,395 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

72%

Test policy

Test optional

Per College Scorecard

SAT average

1323

R 630–700 · M 610–720

ACT midpoint

Comp 25–31 · E 24–34 · M 24–29

SAT middle 50%: 1240–1420

40080012001600

Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry

Early Action

Nov 1 2026

in 30 days

Not binding: apply early, hear early, and you can still apply elsewhere.

Regular Decision

Feb 1 2027

in 122 days

Not binding: the standard deadline.

Checked Oct 2026 · umbc.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Student Body

Gender

Men 54%Women 46%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

17 : 1

Pell grant

30%

First-gen

27%

Family income

$46,405

Independent

21%

Veterans

Age at entry

22.0

Part-time

12%

Race & ethnicity

White

28%

Hispanic

10%

Black

25%

Asian

24%

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I without football · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Swimming and Diving (combined)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$55,137

After 10 yrs

$69,960

Psychology, General332

Computer Science330

Biology, General318

Information Science/Studies226

Mechanical Engineering111

Economics103

Social Work84

Political Science and Government71

Mathematics70

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other67

Fine and Studio Arts66

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management64

Communication and Media Studies61

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology59

Chemical Engineering56

History49

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$195M

Full-time faculty

67%

Faculty salary

$13,145/mo

Teaching spend

$14,455

per student

Federal loans

28%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R1 — very high research

$151M research spending · 98 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile