University of Maryland-Baltimore County
PublicBaltimore, MD
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a public large school in Baltimore, MD, enrolling about 10,701 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 72% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Computer Engineering shows the strongest outcomes -- $113,299/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against University of Maryland-Baltimore County's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Maryland-Baltimore County weighs your application
From University of Maryland-Baltimore County's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Maryland-Baltimore County weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Maryland-Baltimore County look for in applicants?
Per University of Maryland-Baltimore County's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, application essay as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's acceptance rate?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County in Baltimore, MD admits approximately 72% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
Admitted students at University of Maryland-Baltimore County typically score between 1240–1420 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
Admitted students at University of Maryland-Baltimore County typically score between 25–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Maryland-Baltimore County cost?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,576 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Maryland-Baltimore County doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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