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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
- Website: www.umbc.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 12,041
- College Alias: UMBC
- College Mascot: Retrievers
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- 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
- ROTC Army Air Force
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UMBC Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.umbc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- 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 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,733 | 3,103 | 5,836 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,036 (74%) | 1,988 (64%) | 4,024 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 778 (38%) | 659 (33%) | 1,437 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,389 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 168 | 12% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 520 | 640 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 660 |
| SAT ® Writing | 520 | 630 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 28 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UMBC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 35% | 15% | 31% | 46% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,313 | $3,701 | $2,901 | $7,081 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Number in Default | 38 | 41 | 39 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,932 | 1,825 | 1,508 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,708 | $8,622 | $8,520 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,440 | $17,354 | $16,596 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,658 | $8,381 | $8,090 |
| Other Expenses | $2,342 | $2,342 | $2,046 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,290 | $11,290 | $11,290 |
| Other Expenses | $4,242 | $4,242 | $3,950 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,242 | $4,242 | $3,950 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,808 | $20,445 | $19,656 |
| Out of State | $29,540 | $29,177 | $27,732 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $25,340 | $25,254 | $24,760 |
| Out of State | $34,072 | $33,986 | $32,836 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $14,050 | $13,964 | $13,470 |
| Out of State | $22,782 | $22,696 | $21,546 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,041 Undergraduate: 9,464 Graduate: 2,577
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,276 Female: 5,765
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 5,117 Female: 4,347
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,159 Female: 1,418
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,977 Part-Time: 3,064
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,962 Part-Time: 1,502
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,015 Part-Time: 1,562
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 772 | 6% |
| American Indian | 60 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1,798 | 15% |
| Asian | 2,166 | 18% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 4% |
| White | 6,427 | 53% |
| Unknown | 383 | 3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 72 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,649 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,041 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,597 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,664 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 734 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 404 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 538 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 309 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 20 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 13 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,193 | 1,827 | 366 |
| Faculty Status | 993 | 701 | 292 |
| Tenured Faculty | 278 | 274 | 4 |
| Graduate Assistants | 637 | - | 637 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 992 | 700 | 292 |
| Primarily Instruction | 746 | 473 | 273 |
| Primarily Research | 246 | 227 | 19 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 135 | 133 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 581 | 544 | 37 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 485 | 450 | 35 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 260 | 238 | 22 |
| Skilled Crafts | 61 | 60 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 30 | 22 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,608 (389) | $82,533 (229) | $65,697 (160) |
| Professor | $102,053 (100) | $103,106 (88) | $94,339 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $76,529 (119) | $76,958 (76) | $75,772 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,844 (103) | $67,120 (41) | $63,339 (62) |
| Instructor | $50,857 (12) | $51,684 (4) | $50,444 (8) |
| Lecturer | $51,091 (55) | $50,968 (20) | $51,161 (35) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $121,897 (84) | $135,045 (51) | $101,576 (33) |
| Professor | $161,231 (40) | $168,422 (30) | $139,660 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $95,039 (25) | $99,050 (9) | $92,782 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,162 (10) | $90,371 (8) | $59,325 (2) |
| Instructor | $67,703 (5) | $54,600 (1) | $70,979 (4) |
| Lecturer | $58,491 (4) | $55,210 (3) | $68,336 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,893 (473) | $87,626 (280) | $68,674 (193) |
| Professor | $110,587 (140) | $111,927 (118) | $103,398 (22) |
| Associate Professor | $76,743 (144) | $77,390 (85) | $75,811 (59) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,200 (113) | $68,234 (49) | $62,877 (64) |
| Instructor | $52,192 (17) | $50,282 (5) | $52,987 (12) |
| Lecturer | $50,871 (59) | $50,212 (23) | $51,293 (36) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,601,670 | $1,692,229 | $1,909,441 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 47% | 53% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 340 | 182 | 158 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 340 | 182 | 158 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 55 | 30 | 25 |
| Lacrosse | 70 | 40 | 30 |
| Soccer | 51 | 27 | 24 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 55 | 31 | 24 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $51,718 | $43,809 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $21,358 | $18,350 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 56 | 27 | 29 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 84%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 61% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 56% |
| Female | 67% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 70% |
| American Indian | 80% |
| Black | 63% |
| Asian | 58% |
| Hispanic | 63% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 62% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 35% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 61% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 14 | 12 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 26 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 9 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 3 | 15 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 27 | 14 |
| Vehicle Theft | 9 | 3 |
| Arson | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 21 | 9 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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