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 .
Admissionundergraduate.umbc.edu/
Online Applicationundergraduate.umbc.edu/apply/index.php
Financial Aidfinancialaid.umbc.edu/
Net Price Calculatorofas.umbc.edu/netprice/
Veterans Tuitionveterans.umbc.edu/
Athleticumbcretrievers.com/documents/2022/8/23/Graduation_Success_Rates_2014.pdf
Disability Servicesds.umbc.edu/

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at UMBC and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 26. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Maryland-Baltimore County is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,179). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
UMBC SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
University of Maryland-Baltimore County1,30026
Similarly Colleges in Rankings1,17925
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maryland1,08067

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 657 students submitted SAT scores (31% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,300 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.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing610650690
Mathematics600650700
Total1,2101,300 1,390
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 75 students submitted ACT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 26 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite232629
English232730
Mathematics212527

UMBC Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Maryland-Baltimore County. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired