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University of Maryland, Baltimore County is a public national university located in Baltimore, Maryland. University of Maryland-Baltimore County is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is in the top 25% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $61,751 10 years after enrolling, 5th in Maryland, and in the top 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, University of Maryland-Baltimore County bachelor students earn 2% more than the national average. University of Maryland-Baltimore County is ranked 4th in Maryland.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s median net annual cost of $19,460 and average years to graduate of 4.6 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at University of Maryland-Baltimore County sorted by number of graduates - Psychology, Biology, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Economics - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$19,460
Average years to graduate
4.6
Computer Engineering
Rank: #79
Economic score: 1.55
Chemical Engineering
Rank: #84
Economic score: 1.81
Mathematics
Rank: #128
Economic score: 3.08
Poli Sci/Government
Rank: #119
Economic score: 3.61
Social Work
Rank: #47
Economic score: 3.77
Comms & Media Studies
Rank: #178
Economic score: 4.49
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Rank: #34
Economic score: 4.5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Rank: #17
Economic score: 4.74
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Rank: #55
Economic score: 5.64
Fine & Studio Arts
Rank: #89
Economic score: 6.8
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 4 graduate programs at University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Computer Systems Analysis, Education, Business Administration - are shown below.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.6 years. 72% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County is 5% higher than the state average, and 5% above the average for all national universities in the country.
At University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Pell Grant recipients represent 28% of the measured graduating class, 7% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at University of Maryland-Baltimore County graduates within 4.7 years.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is in the top 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s economic mobility score of 25.47 is calculated by adjusting the 1.12 economic score of lower-income students by the 28% pell grant recipients within the student body. University of Maryland-Baltimore County’s EMS of 25.47 ranks in the top 25% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 25%
The average Title IV recipient at University of Maryland, Baltimore County pays $19,460 a year, $7,658 less than the $27,118 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $19,460
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At University of Maryland-Baltimore County, 74% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $19,460 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 25% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $5,545. This is 29% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$4,732
Pell grants
$5,006
State grants
$5,203
Institutional grants
$6,387
University of Maryland, Baltimore County's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 81% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 11,093 applicants, of which 9,007 were admitted and 2,052 enrolled. University of Maryland-Baltimore County doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
89%
83%
Female
49%
59%
First time
47%
59%
In-state
89%
68%
1st generation
27%
35%
White
37%
52%
Black
20%
14%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Asian
22%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
11%
12%