University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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• 1000 Hilltop Circle
  Baltimore , MD 21250
  (410) 455-1000
  www.umbc.edu Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Large suburb

  Enrollment

  11,536

  Full time

  10,274

  Part time

  1,262

  Men full time

  5,361

  Women full time

  4,913

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) offers undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs in the arts and sciences and engineering. Within a strong interdisciplinary framework, UMBC programs link the cultures of the sciences, social sciences, visual and performing arts and humanities, and the professions. UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research, and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services, and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning.

  University of Maryland-Baltimore County More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Doctoral

  Calendar

  Four-one-four plan

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  University of Maryland-Baltimore County Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  19%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  14%

  Hispanic

  4%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  55%

  Non-Resident Alien

  5%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  3%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• University of Maryland-Baltimore County Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $50

  Applied

  5,836

  Admitted

  4,024

  Enrolled

  1,437

  Admitted %

  69%

  University of Maryland-Baltimore County Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Recommended

  Recommendations

  Recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  University of Maryland-Baltimore County Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  97%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  520

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  640

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  560

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  660

  Students submitting ACT

  12%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  22

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  27

• University of Maryland-Baltimore County Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $8,708

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $17,440

  Books and Supplies

  $1,100

  On-campus room and board

  $8,658

  Off-campus room and board

  $11,290

  University of Maryland-Baltimore County Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  72%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  15% , $3,701 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  46% , $7,081 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  35% , $4,313 on average

• University of Maryland-Baltimore County Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  African-American/Black Studies	2	0	0
  American/United States Studies/Civilization	33	0	0
  Women's Studies	3	0	0
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Biochemistry	0	0	1
  Bioinformatics	12	0	0
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	172	4	8
  Biotechnology	0	0	0
  Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology	0	0	5
  Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography	0	1	1
  Molecular Biology	0	6	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Accounting	0	0	0
  Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other	0	3	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other	0	0	0
  Business/Managerial Economics	0	0	0
  E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce	0	0	0
  Finance, General	0	0	0
  Information Resources Management/CIO Training	0	0	0
  Labor and Industrial Relations	0	0	0
  Real Estate	0	0	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Mass Communication/Media Studies	4	0	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Computer Science	106	23	8
  Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other	37	0	0
  Information Science/Studies	160	98	7
  Education	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	66	0
  Education, General	0	77	0
  Educational/Instructional Media Design	0	0	0
  Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Engineering	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Chemical Engineering	28	4	8
  Civil Engineering, General	0	1	1
  Computer Engineering, General	30	4	2
  Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	0	12	4
  Mechanical Engineering	71	16	6
  Systems Engineering	0	0	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  English Language and Literature, General	72	0	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Foreign Languages and Literatures, General	37	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	16	11	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	46	0	0
  History	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  History, General	66	14	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Applied Mathematics	0	3	2
  Mathematics, General	36	0	0
  Statistics, General	1	6	2
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Ancient Studies/Civilization	8	0	0
  Gerontology	0	0	1
  Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies	0	18	0
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	35	0	9
  Neuroscience	0	0	1
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Environmental Science	20	0	0
  Environmental Studies	8	0	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Philosophy	17	0	0
  Physical Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Chemistry, General	13	5	6
  Physics, General	20	3	1
  Physics, Other	0	2	3
  Psychology	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Developmental and Child Psychology	0	4	1
  Psychology, General	232	0	0
  Psychology, Other	0	16	10
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Public Administration	0	0	0
  Public Policy Analysis	0	14	6
  Social Work	88	0	0
  Social Sciences	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Anthropology	12	0	0
  Cartography	0	0	0
  Economics, General	134	8	0
  Geography	12	0	0
  Political Science and Government, General	99	0	0
  Social Sciences, Other	0	0	0
  Sociology	43	26	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate
  Acting	6	0	0
  Dance, General	9	0	0
  Design and Applied Arts, Other	0	4	0
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	9	0	0
  Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other	83	0	0
  Music, General	11	0	0
  Music, Other	0	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts, General	2	0	0

• University of Maryland-Baltimore County Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  Nov 1st

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  Dec 15th

  Priority application deadline

  Nov 1st

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Feb 14th

  Regular application deadline

  Feb 1st

  Fall application deadline

  Nov 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Feb 1st

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  Mar 15th

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  -

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  May 1st

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  May 1st

• University of Maryland-Baltimore County Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://weather.umbc.edu/vtour/

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  University of Maryland-Baltimore County Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  -

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  University of Maryland-Baltimore County Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  Yes

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