University of Maryland-Baltimore County Admission
Application Fee
$75
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
74.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
20.00%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,144
SAT Scores
1,300
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 11,534 students have applied and 9,291 students have allowed to admit to University of Maryland-Baltimore County (Acceptance rate: 80.55%). UMBC's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 23.08 % where 2,144 students have finally enrolled out of 9,291 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 Mississippi State University and University of Arkansas, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 77.60%).
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 average (average yield is 25.60%).
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/2022/8/23/Graduation_Success_Rates_2014.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 2023, the average SAT score at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is 1,300 and the average ACT score is 27. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Maryland-Baltimore County is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,183). 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 | 1,300 | 27 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,183 | 25 |
| 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, 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.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 650 | 690 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 650 | 700 |
| Total | 1,210 | 1,300 | 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 27 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 | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| English | 23 | 27 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 21 | 25 | 27 |
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.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |