University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a large, public, four-year University that emphasizes research, culture and career located in a suburb of Baltimore, MD. It is known for Biology/Biological Sciences, Psychology and Information Science/Studies.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
place 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250
phone Phone: (410) 455-1000
web Web: http://umbc.edu/
- University of Maryland-Baltimore County is also known as:University of Maryland-Baltimore County, UMBC
Accreditation
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland – Baltimore County | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Accredited | 1966-07-01 | 2025-11-30 |
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- Application: undergraduate.umbc.edu/apply/index.php
- Admissions: undergraduate.umbc.edu/
- Financial Aid: financialaid.umbc.edu/
- ADA Information: sds.umbc.edu/
- Veterans: veterans.umbc.edu/
- Athletics: www.umbcretrievers.com/information/academiccenter/NCAA_Academic_Reports
- Net Price calculator: ofas.umbc.edu/netprice/
Rankings
- State Rankings#1 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Maryland emphasizing Research #1 in colleges in Maryland emphasizing Research #1 in 4-year or above colleges in Maryland emphasizing Research #1 in Public colleges in Maryland emphasizing Research #5 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Maryland emphasizing Career #8 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Maryland emphasizing Citizenship #8 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Maryland emphasizing Leadership #9 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Maryland emphasizing Culture #9 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Maryland emphasizing Religion
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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.
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Student Centeredness
1.6 of 10
Student Services
Students with disabilities:
8% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
8% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.
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Bachelor’s degree
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Master’s degree
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Doctor’s degree – research/scholarship
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County is in NCAA Division I without football. The largest three sports are:
The complete list of sports at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is available for members.
| Sport | Total Athletes |
|---|---|
| Lacrosse Men’s | 46 |
| Swimming and Diving Women’s | 40 |
| Baseball Men’s | 38 |
The complete list of sports at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is available for members.
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Tuition for University of Maryland-Baltimore County is in the 28.8 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as affordable.
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