University Of Maryland-Baltimore County

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, or UMBC, was founded in 1966 as part of the University System of Maryland. The university campus encompasses more than 500 acres in Baltimore, Maryland. UMBC offers over 90 undergraduate degrees and around 33 master degree programs. In addition, the university offers several scholarship programs, including the Meyerhoff Scholarship Program, Linehan Artist Scholars Program, CWIT Scholars Program, and Sherman Teacher Education Scholars Program. UMBC is organized into various academic units including:

• College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
• College of Engineering and Information Technology
• College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
• Graduate School
• School of Social Work
• The Erickson School

UMBC officially recognized a number of fraternities and sororities. These Greek organizations are governed by the Inter-Fraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, National Panhellenic Conference, and Multicultural Greek Council.

The sports teams of UMBC are called the Retrievers and compete in the NCAA Division I as a member of the America East Conference. In the 2007-2008 season, the university won the American East Men's Basketball title.

University Of Maryland-Baltimore County Highlights

Where University Of Maryland-Baltimore County stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling, computer science and engineering, science, mathematics, fine arts, and liberal arts.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

UM Baltimore County Students

The student enrollment at UM Baltimore County was 12,041 in 2007 (10,148 full-time equivalent).

About 54% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 46% of the class.

Undergrads are 78% of enrolled students and graduate students are 22%.

About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: UM Baltimore County participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

UM Baltimore County provides on-campus housing for 3,853 of its 10,148 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

UM Baltimore County Athletics

UM Baltimore County is in the America East for major sports.

UM Baltimore County offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 110 male students received the aid (men were 47% of those receiving aid) and 124 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 53% of students receiving such aid) .

UM Baltimore County Admissions (2007)

SAT Test Scores: