University of Maryland-Baltimore County
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Maryland residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $59,600 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland with approximately 10,701 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Maryland-Baltimore County has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $16,467 per year. The graduation rate is 70%, and the typical graduate earns $59,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public research university in Catonsville, Maryland, United States. It had a fall 2025 enrollment of 13,530 students. In 2019, it had 61 undergraduate majors, over 92 graduate programs and the first university research park in Maryland. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".
Strong option for students who want serious research opportunities at a public school price — the $15,750 median debt at graduation is notably low, and graduates earning a median $59,600 a decade out gives this place a solid return on investment. The 87% freshman retention rate signals that students who arrive tend to stick around, which is a good sign, though the 71% graduation rate means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, so it's worth asking honestly whether the support structure fits your needs. If you're drawn to STEM or research and want a mid-sized public university near Baltimore without the debt load of pricier schools, this deserves a close look.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10,701 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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