University of Maryland-Baltimore County Admission
Acceptance Rate
72.43%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
21.60%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,241
SAT Scores
1,320
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 14,325 students have applied and 10,375 students have allowed to admit to University of Maryland-Baltimore County (Acceptance rate: 72.43%). UMBC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 21.60 % where 2,241 students have finally enrolled out of 10,375 admitted students.
UMBC acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Utah State University and George Mason University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 86.36%).
UMBC enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 21.54%).
How to Apply to University of Maryland-Baltimore County
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply UMBC. UMBC offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | undergraduate.umbc.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | undergraduate.umbc.edu/apply/index.php |
| Financial Aid | financialaid.umbc.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | ofas.umbc.edu/netprice/ |
| Veterans Tuition | veterans.umbc.edu/ |
| Athletic | umbcretrievers.com/documents/2024/8/14/391_1_.pdf |
| Disability Service | sds.umbc.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UMBC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is 1,320 and the average ACT score is 29. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Maryland-Baltimore County is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,215). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 1,320 | 29 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,215 | 26 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland | 1,080 | 67 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 612 students submitted SAT scores (27% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,320 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 630 | 660 | 700 |
| Mathematics | 610 | 660 | 720 |
| Total | 1,240 | 1,320 | 1,420 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 65 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 29 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 25 | 29 | 31 |
| English | 24 | 27 | 34 |
| Mathematics | 24 | 27 | 29 |
UMBC Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Maryland-Baltimore County. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Legacy status.
6 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), Work experience, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |