University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD · Large suburb

AskSchool #221 of 300PublicDoctoral university – very high research (R1)Test optional
Acceptance rate
72.4%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$16,467
Sticker price $28,576
Graduation rate
70%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$69,960
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
72.4%
Applicants (fall 2023)
13,150
Admitted (fall 2023)
9,762
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
1,977
Yield (admitted who enroll)
20%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
74%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
74%
SAT reading, middle 50%
630–700
SAT math, middle 50%
610–720
ACT composite, middle 50%
25–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
32% / 4%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$5,087
Family income $30–48k$10,714
Family income $48–75k$16,543
Family income $75–110k$22,172
Family income $110k+$25,439
Full sticker price (per year)
$28,576
Tuition & fees – in-state
$13,256
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$31,275
Median debt at graduation
$19,500
Students with federal loans
28%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
70%
Freshmen who return for year 2
85%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$48,498
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$69,960

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
10,701
Graduate students
3,139
Student-to-faculty ratio
17 : 1
Women
46%
Students receiving Pell grants
30%
Full-time faculty
67%

Undergraduate diversity

White28%
Black25%
Asian24%
Hispanic10%
Two or more6.5%
International4.9%
Unknown1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Computer & Information Sciences27%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences15%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences9.6%
Engineering7.2%
Visual & Performing Arts5.3%
Health Professions4.1%
Public Administration & Social Services3.0%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Valerie Sheares Ashby
Main phone
(410) 455-1000
Address
1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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