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UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC)

  • 1000 Hilltop Circle
  • Baltimore, MD 21250
  • OPEID College Code: 00210500
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  • General Phone: (410) 455-1000
  • President: Freeman a Hrabowski
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 12,870
  • College Alias: UMBC
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  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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    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.
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Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Focus, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Stem Dominant
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,0682,9816,049
Number Granted Admission (%)2,226 (73%)1,942 (65%)4,168 (69%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)875 (39%)659 (34%)1,534 (37%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,42693%
ACT ® Exam18612%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading530630
SAT ® Math550660
SAT ® Writing530630
 
ACT ® Composite2229
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving43%15%28%50%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,458$4,534$2,983$5,923
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.5%2.6%1.9%
Number in Default523938
Number in Repayment1,4501,4501,932
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$8,872$8,780$8,708
In-State Tuition and Fees$8,872$8,780$8,708
Out of State Tuition and Fees$18,213$17,512$17,440
Books and Supplies$1,200$1,200$1,100
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,622$8,960$8,658
Other Expenses$2,320$2,320$2,342
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,290$11,290$11,290
Other Expenses$4,220$4,220$4,242
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,220$4,220$4,242
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$22,014$21,260$20,808
In-State$22,014$21,260$20,808
Out of State$31,355$29,992$29,540
Off Campus
In-District$25,582$25,490$25,340
In-State$25,582$25,490$25,340
Out of State$34,923$34,222$34,072
Off Campus with Family
In-District$14,292$14,200$14,050
In-State$14,292$14,200$14,050
Out of State$23,633$22,932$22,782
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--1-
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology-47--
Bioinformatics-11--
Biology-1816-
Biotechnology5---
Cell and Molecular Biology----
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography--2-
Molecular Biology--9-
Toxicology----
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting9---
Business Administration, Other51033-
Business Economics8---
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other----
E-Commerce----
Finance2---
Information Resources Management, Cio Training----
Labor and Industrial Relations11---
Real Estate----
 
Communications and Journalism
Media Studies97--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science-7519-
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other-30--
Information Science Studies5111389-
 
Education
Chemistry Teacher Education----
Curriculum and Instruction85-47-
Education1-91-
Educational and Instructional Media Design----
Mathematics Teacher Education----
Physics Teacher Education-1--
Science Teacher Education----
Teaching English As Second Language Instructor----
 
Engineering
Chemical Engineering-1710-
Civil Engineering--2-
Computer Engineering-358-
Electrical Engineering--11-
Engineering----
Mechanical Engineering-10711-
Systems Engineering11-2-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-73--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies-2--
United States Studies-24--
Womens Studies32--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures335--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Medical Technology-1815-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-50--
 
History
History-6813-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Ancient Civilization Studies-14--
Gerontology----
Intercultural, Multicultural and Diversity Studies--7-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other51913-
Neuroscience----
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics--5-
Mathematics-35--
Statistics-39-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-18--
Environmental Studies-6--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Ethics----
Philosophy-17--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-134-
Physics-87-
Physics, Other----
 
Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology----
Psychology-247--
Psychology, Other--11-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration2---
Public Policy--12-
Social Work-60--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-12--
Cartography8---
Economics-13611-
Geography-17--
Political Science-95--
Social Sciences, Other6---
Sociology-3826-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting-11--
Dance-10--
Design and Applied Arts, Other--2-
Drama-6--
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other-101--
Fine Studio Arts----
Music-25--
Music, Other4---
Visual and Performing Arts-1--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 12,870
    • Undergraduate: 9,947 Graduate: 2,923
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 6,733 Female: 6,137
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 5,383 Female: 4,564
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,350 Female: 1,573
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,656 Part-Time: 3,214
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 8,614 Part-Time: 1,333
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,042 Part-Time: 1,881
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien9047%
American Indian610.5%
Black2,00216%
Asian2,32018%
Hispanic4634%
White6,68552%
Unknown4353%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18540.4%
Ages 18-192,89923%
Ages 20-213,31926%
Ages 22-242,71521%
Ages 25-291,77114%
Ages 30-347896%
Ages 35-394393%
Ages 40-495444%
Ages 50-653042%
Age Over 65280.2%
Age Unknown80.06%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,2051,848357
Faculty Status1,019740279
Tenured Faculty2902873
Graduate Assistants597-597
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,017738279
Primarily Instruction730480250
Primarily Research28725829
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1351332
Other Professionals58253844
Technical and/or Paraprofessional47143932
Clerical And Secretarial24922920
Skilled Crafts54531
Service and/or Maintenance31247
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$77,632 (399)$85,312 (225)$67,702 (174)
Professor$105,492 (104)$105,757 (91)$103,635 (13)
Associate Professor$77,594 (126)$79,606 (71)$74,997 (55)
Assistant Professor$67,046 (97)$68,714 (35)$66,103 (62)
Instructor$47,946 (8)$47,459 (3)$48,238 (5)
Lecturer$52,192 (64)$54,875 (25)$50,473 (39)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$127,053 (81)$136,908 (51)$110,300 (30)
Professor$160,042 (43)$166,812 (31)$142,553 (12)
Associate Professor$100,359 (22)$103,206 (10)$97,986 (12)
Assistant Professor$87,481 (6)$92,578 (5)$62,000 (1)
Instructor$69,249 (5)$56,806 (1)$72,360 (4)
Lecturer$66,097 (5)$64,847 (4)$71,097 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$82,074 (480)$90,247 (276)$71,017 (204)
Professor$112,938 (147)$113,565 (122)$109,876 (25)
Associate Professor$78,266 (148)$80,203 (81)$75,924 (67)
Assistant Professor$67,310 (103)$69,593 (40)$65,859 (63)
Instructor$51,297 (13)$47,214 (4)$53,112 (9)
Lecturer$52,329 (69)$54,624 (29)$50,665 (40)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$3,937,750$1,843,230$2,094,520
Ratio (%)100%47%53%
 
Participants
All Athletes388214174
Unduplicated Athletes388214174
Baseball3030-
Basketball271413
All Track Combined734429
Lacrosse855431
Soccer492623
Softball22-22
Swimming and Diving693732
Tennis1798
Volleyball16-16
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$76,026$51,434
Assistant Coaches-$23,501$20,599
 
Coaches
All Coaches542628
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Lacrosse633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 85%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students59%
 
By Gender
Male52%
Female68%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien29%
American Indian60%
Black65%
Asian53%
Hispanic55%
White62%
Unknown59%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less34%
5 Years53%
6 Years59%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related39
Liquor Related53
On Campus
Weapons Related-2
Drug Related914
Liquor Related1010
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape2-
Robbery1-
Burglary1321
Arson1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape4-
Robbery2-
Burglary2027
Vehicle Theft19
Arson1-
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  • Reviewed on: June 22, 2010 Flag Review
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  • good school, got my majors in history and math there
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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