university of maryland-baltimore county

1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, Maryland

General information:	(410) 455-1000
Website:	www.umbc.edu
Type:	Public, 4-year or above
Awards offered:	Two but less than 4 years certificate Bachelor's degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master's degree Doctor's degree
Campus setting:	Suburb Large
Campus housing:	Yes

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Admissions:	http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/
Financial Aid:	http://www.umbc.edu/financialaid/
Apply Online:	http://www.umbc.edu/undergraduate/apply_now/
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.
Special Learning Opportunities:	Distance learning opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Study abroad Teacher certification
Student Services:	Remedial services Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers On-campus day care for students' children
Credits Accepted:	Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits
Carnegie Classification:	Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation:	Not applicable
Other Characteristics:	None
OPE ID:	00210500

Estimated student expenses (before aid):

Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed expenses	2008-2009	2007-2008	2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state	$8,780	$8,708	$8,622
Out-of-state	$17,512	$17,440	$17,354
Books and supplies	$1,200	$1,100	$1,100
Living arrangement
On campus
Room and board	$8,960	$8,658	$8,381
Other	$2,320	$2,342	$2,342
Off campus
Room and board	$11,290	$11,290	$11,290
Other	$4,220	$4,242	$4,242
Off campus with family
Other	$4,220	$4,242	$4,242
Total expenses	2008-2009	2007-2008	2006-2007
In-state
On campus	$21,260	$20,808	$20,445
Off campus	$25,490	$25,340	$25,254
Off campus with family	$14,200	$14,050	$13,964
Out-of-state
On campus	$29,992	$29,540	$29,177
Off campus	$34,222	$34,072	$33,986
Off campus with family	$22,932	$22,782	$22,696

Financial aid:

Enrollment:

Admissions:

Undergraduate application fee: $50

Undergraduate admissions:

	TOTAL	MALE	FEMALE
Number of applicants:	5820	2834	2986
Percent admitted:	72%	78%	66%
Percent admitted who enrolled:	38%	41%	33%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-prepatory program		X
Recommendations		X
Admission test scores	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	X

Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):

Students submitting scores	NUMBER	PERCENT
SAT	1514	97%
ACT	208	13%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
SAT Critical Reading	520	630
SAT Math	560	670
SAT Writing	520	630
ACT Composite	22	27
ACT English	21	26
ACT Math	22	28

Notes:

* 25% of students scored at or below

** 25% of students scored above

Programs/majors

Completions 2007-2008:

Program	Bachelor	Certificate	Master	Doctor
Natural resources and conservation.
Environmental Studies	8	-	-	-
Environmental Science	20	-	-	-
Category total	28	-	-	-
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies.
American/United States Studies/Civilization	33	-	-	-
African-American/Black Studies	2	-	-	-
Womens Studies	3	1	-	-
Category total	38	1	-	-
Communication, journalism, and related programs.
Mass Communication/Media Studies	4	-	-	-
Category total	4	-	-	-
Computer and information sciences and support services.
Information Science/Studies	160	-	98	7
Computer Science	106	-	23	8
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other	37	-	-	-
Category total	303	-	121	15
Education.
Education, General	-	8	77	-
Curriculum and Instruction	-	58	66	-
Educational/Instructional Media Design	-	-	-	-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education	-	-	-	-
Category total	-	66	143	-
Engineering.
Chemical Engineering	28	-	4	8
Civil Engineering, General	-	-	1	1
Computer Engineering, General	30	-	4	2
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering	-	-	12	4
Mechanical Engineering	71	2	16	6
Systems Engineering	-	13	-	-
Category total	129	15	37	21
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics.
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General	37	-	-	-
Category total	37	-	-	-
English language and literature/letters.
English Language and Literature, General	72	-	-	-
Category total	72	-	-	-
Biological and biomedical sciences.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	172	-	4	8
Biochemistry	-	-	-	1
Molecular Biology	-	-	6	-
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology	51	-	-	-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology	-	-	-	5
Bioinformatics	12	-	-	-
Biotechnology	-	4	-	-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography	-	-	1	1
Category total	235	4	11	15
Mathematics and statistics.
Mathematics, General	36	-	-	-
Applied Mathematics	-	-	3	2
Statistics, General	1	-	6	2
Category total	37	-	9	4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies.
Gerontology	-	-	-	1
Ancient Studies/Civilization	8	-	-	-
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies	-	-	18	-
Neuroscience	-	-	-	1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	35	-	-	9
Category total	43	-	18	11
Philosophy and religious studies.
Philosophy	17	-	-	-
Category total	17	-	-	-
Physical sciences.
Chemistry, General	13	-	5	6
Physics, General	20	-	3	1
Physics, Other	-	-	2	3
Category total	33	-	10	10
Psychology.
Psychology, General	232	-	-	-
Developmental and Child Psychology	-	-	4	1
Psychology, Other	-	-	16	10
Category total	232	-	20	11
Public administration and social service professions.
Public Administration	-	-	-	-
Public Policy Analysis	-	-	14	6
Social Work	88	-	-	-
Category total	88	-	14	6
Social sciences.
Anthropology	12	-	-	-
Economics, General	134	-	8	-
Geography	12	-	-	-
Cartography	-	-	-	-
Political Science and Government, General	99	-	-	-
Sociology	43	-	26	-
Social Sciences, Other	-	4	-	-
Category total	300	4	34	-
Visual and performing arts.
Visual and Performing Arts, General	2	-	-	-
Dance, General	9	-	-	-
Design and Applied Arts, Other	-	-	4	-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	9	-	-	-
Acting	6	-	-	-
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other	83	-	-	-
Music, General	11	-	-	-
Music, Other	-	-	-	-
Category total	120	-	4	-
Health professions and related clinical sciences.
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)	16	1	11	-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	46	-	-	-
Category total	62	1	11	-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services.
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce	-	-	-	-
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other	-	1	3	-
Accounting	-	-	-	-
Business/Managerial Economics	-	-	-	-
Finance, General	-	-	-	-
Labor and Industrial Relations	-	-	-	-
Information Resources Management/CIO Training	-	-	-	-
Real Estate	-	-	-	-
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other	-	-	-	-
Category total	-	1	3	-
History
History, General	66	-	14	-
Category total	66	-	14	-
Grand total	1844	92	449	93

Data shown are for first majors
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