UMBC Description
As part of the University System of Maryland, the University of Maryland – Baltimore County offers the extensive academic resources of a large research university. UMBC emphasizes science and engineering, but the university offers academics in a variety of subjects.UMBC is comprised of the following academic divisions:
*College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
*College of Engineering and Information Technology
*College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
*The Erickson School
*Graduate School
*School of Social Work
More than 40 undergraduate majors are available, as well as nearly 40 master’s and about 25 doctoral degree programs. The university also offers professional development courses in subjects like Business Analysis, English Language Training and Project Management.
Student life at University of Maryland Baltimore County has something for everyone. The university participates in NCAA Division I athletics, and the campus is rich with arts and culture, supported by institutes like the Center for Art, Design & Visual Culture.
Financial aid at UMBC comes in several forms. In addition to federal grants and loans, students can apply for a variety of institutional scholarships. These awards are based on merit, and many of them are renewable.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Retrievers
Nickname
UMBC
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$8,872
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,213
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
12,870
UMBC Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 9,612
- Freshman Class
- 1,534
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 12,870
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 74%
- Graduate
- 26%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 99%
- Part-Time
- 1%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 86%
- Out-of-State
- 14%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 43%
- Men
- 57%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 16%
- Asian
- 19%
- Caucasian
- 55%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 7%
Students State Origin
- Maryland
- 86%
- Pennsylvania
- 1%
- New York
- 1%
- New Jersey
- 1%
- Other
- 11%
International Students
- International
- 7%
- Domestic
- 93%
