University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, Maryland · Public, a large suburb · 10,701 undergraduates
Is it hard to get into UMBC?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
- What they look at
- High school GPARequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayRequired
How much does UMBC cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $21,797 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $21,831 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $23,232 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $26,911 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,330 |
- Room and board on campus
- $15,309 a year; $16,605 off campus
- Books and supplies
- $1,600 a year
- The school's own grants
- 82% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $5,743
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do UMBC students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
What do UMBC graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Do UMBC students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Who goes to UMBC?
- Background
- White 28%, Hispanic 10%, Black 25%, Asian 24%, Two or more 7%, International 5%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 4,000 beds
What do UMBC graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 654 | $83,058 | $120,938 | $17,200 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 130 | $50,470 | $86,932 | $17,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | 440 | $66,313 | $103,811 | $19,500 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 88 | $78,985 | $106,538 | $21,000 |
| Computer Engineering | 64 | $86,599 | $120,604 | $15,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 234 | $74,836 | $97,412 | $16,594 |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 12 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 122 | $45,118 | $81,359 | $17,750 |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 113 | $50,559 | $72,928 | $14,454 |
| Biology, General | 597 | $34,856 | $75,775 | $16,241 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 26 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biotechnology | 29 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 72 | $51,953 | $66,972 | $21,061 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 28 | Hidden | $72,835 | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 119 | $44,920 | $97,223 | $21,000 |
| Physics | 37 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Statistics | 33 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 72 | $34,281 | $53,947 | $22,119 |
| History | 92 | $47,179 | $55,453 | $16,469 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 60 | $34,441 | $54,365 | $13,500 |
| Philosophy | 21 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Design and Applied Arts | 37 | $31,679 | $63,473 | Hidden |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 31 | $26,248 | $44,621 | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 112 | $27,019 | $41,643 | $17,687 |
| Music | 51 | $33,769 | Hidden | $21,227 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical and Ancient Studies | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | 38 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| International/Globalization Studies | 36 | $40,691 | $65,911 | $17,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 21 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Compare UMBC with other universities
Side by side: acceptance rates, scores, costs and pay.
Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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Social sciences