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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.
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Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014):	$50

Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013

	Total	Male	Female
Number of applicants	9,755	4,734	5,021
Percent admitted	63%	66%	60%
Percent admitted who enrolled	27%	30%	23%

Admissions Considerations	Required	Recommended
Secondary school GPA	X
Secondary school rank		X
Secondary school record	X
Completion of college-preparatory program		X
Recommendations	X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)	X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)	X

Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)

Students submitting scores	Number	Percent
SAT	1,531	92%
ACT	302	18%

Test Scores	25th Percentile*	75th Percentile**
NOTES: * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading	540	640
SAT Math	570	670
SAT Writing	530	640
ACT Composite	24	29

Estimated expenses for academic year	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
Tuition and fees
In-state	$9,171	$9,467	$9,764	$10,068	3.1%
Out-of-state	$19,108	$19,870	$20,825	$21,642	3.9%
Books and supplies	$1,200	$1,200	$1,200	$1,200	0.0%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board	$9,960	$10,287	$10,866	$10,716	-1.4%
Other	$2,320	$2,320	$2,320	$2,778	19.7%
Off Campus
Room and board	$11,290	$11,290	$11,290	$12,546	11.1%
Other	$4,220	$4,220	$4,220	$3,536	-16.2%
Off Campus with Family
Other	$4,220	$4,220	$4,220	$3,536	-16.2%
Total Expenses	2010-2011	2011-2012	2012-2013	2013-2014	% change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014
In-state
On Campus	$22,651	$23,274	$24,150	$24,762	2.5%
Off Campus	$25,881	$26,177	$26,474	$27,350	3.3%
Off Campus with Family	$14,591	$14,887	$15,184	$14,804	-2.5%
Out-of-state
On Campus	$32,588	$33,677	$35,211	$36,336	3.2%
Off Campus	$35,818	$36,580	$37,535	$38,924	3.7%
Off Campus with Family	$24,528	$25,290	$26,245	$26,378	0.5%

Financial Aid Office Phone: (410) 455-2387

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Any student financial aid1	1,185	77%	——	——
Grant or scholarship aid	1,010	65%	$8,148,362	$8,068
Federal grants	324	21%	$1,467,593	$4,530
Pell grants	323	21%	$1,411,481	$4,370
Other federal grants	101	7%	$56,112	$556
State/local government grant or scholarships	310	20%	$907,000	$2,926
Institutional grants or scholarships	771	50%	$5,773,769	$7,489
Student loan aid	605	39%	$4,253,542	$7,031
Federal student loans	590	38%	$3,194,548	$5,414
Other student loans	79	5%	$1,058,994	$13,405

Type of Aid	Number receiving aid	Percent receiving aid	Total amount of aid received	Average amount of aid received
Grant or scholarship aid1	5,409	49%	$41,984,393	$7,762
Pell grants	2,952	27%	$12,214,177	$4,138
Federal student loans	4,656	43%	$32,986,605	$7,085

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