University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a large, public, four or more years University that emphasizes research, culture and career located in a suburb of Baltimore, MD.
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
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Accreditation
The following information is gathered from a variety of public sources, and is updated annually. The user is advised to visit the accreditor’s site (linked where available) to verify accreditation status before making any decisions.
| Agency | Type / Program | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Status | Initial Accreditation date | |
| University of Maryland – Baltimore County | Dance (DANCE) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs | ||
| National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2012 |
| University of Maryland – Baltimore County | Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
| National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2013 |
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
Links
Every college reports annually to the US Department of Education, and is required by law to provide information that will enhance transparency for the prospective student or parent. These links are listed here, if they are available.
- 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
University of Maryland-Baltimore County does not appear in the top ten rankings at National or State level.
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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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