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University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD·Public·~72% acceptance

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a public university based in Baltimore, MD. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 72% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $16,467 per year. About 70% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $69,960 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$16,467/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,576
Aid cuts ~$12,109/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 1
RD
Feb 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.51–4
SAT (middle 50%)1240–1420
ACT (middle 50%)25–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
70%
graduation rate
85%
freshman retention
$55,137
median earnings, 6yr
$69,960
median earnings, 10yr
How University of Maryland-Baltimore County reads an application

What University of Maryland-Baltimore County values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)State residency
Important
Class rankApplication essaysExtracurricularsTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualities
Also considered
Test scoresRecommendationsFirst-generation statusVolunteer workWork experience

From University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What University of Maryland-Baltimore County requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scoresWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what University of Maryland-Baltimore County requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's acceptance rate?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County admits about 72% of applicants.
How much does University of Maryland-Baltimore County cost?
At University of Maryland-Baltimore County, the average net price after aid is about $16,467 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,576 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1240–1420 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT.
What are University of Maryland-Baltimore County's application deadlines?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Feb 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does University of Maryland-Baltimore County value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, University of Maryland-Baltimore County rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and State residency as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Class rank, Application essays, Extracurriculars, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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