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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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  • 4 Year
  • BALTIMORE, MD

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A minus
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade C
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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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 Information Science. Graduating 71% of students, UMBC alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $40,800.

About

1000 HILLTOP CIRCLE
BALTIMORE, MD 21250
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
America East Conference

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.

UMBC Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1220-1410
ACT Range
25-30
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$6,912 / 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
$8,758 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
84%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 133 responses
51%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 167 responses
46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 168 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    71%
  • On Campus
    20%
  • Online
    8%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
9,069 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,556
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 108 responses
  • Hardworking
    29%
  • Nerdy achievers
    19%
  • Mix of Nerds and Lazy.
    16%
  • Cool socially awkwards
    10%
  • Introverted
    7%
  • Brilliant
    5%
  • Stressed
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
49%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 184 responses
Poll
70%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 215 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 121 responses
  • School-focused, but know how to have fun
    43%
  • Nerdy and loving it... but can we party sometimes?
    19%
  • Nerdy, don't party
    14%
  • Nerdy and loving it
    11%
  • Home away from home
    3%
  • Nerdy, party sometimes
    3%
  • U made a bad choice
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$55,000 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
71%
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. 82 responses

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