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Public university

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
QS ranking
460
Acceptance rate
61%
Tuition fee
USD24,339/ year

Study background

University introduction

University of Maryland, Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Its most popular subjects include Biology, Psychology, Information Science, Computer Science and Economics. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 13,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
93%
7%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    India

  2. 2.

    China

  3. 3.

    Saudi Arabia

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Nigeria

Student gender

In this university

45%
55%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

17 : 1
17 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 483 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 1.5 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.umbc.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

2,658

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Biology

  2. 2.

    Psychology

  3. 3.

    Information Science

  4. 4.

    Computer Science

  5. 5.

    Economics

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

500acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

9

Health support

In this university

1,460 : 1
1,460 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

1,616 : 1
1,616 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Career

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

17

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

2

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

2

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

1

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

2

Number of dormitories

6

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
7,694
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
60 - 65%
Temperature
-4°
12°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
60 - 68%
Temperature
6°
29°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
68 - 71%
Temperature
15°
31°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
67 - 71%
Temperature
-1°
20°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Distance between airport and university

66 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
1.5 - 3.5 hours
Cost
USD 6 - 98
Taxi
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 120 - 150

After graduation

Staff in career centre

In this university

662 : 1
662 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

857 : 1
857 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

72

Average numbers of services

7