# University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county

University of Maryland-Baltimore County is a public college in Baltimore, MD with 10,701 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants, and admitted students average 1323 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $25,203 per year ($21,797 for families earning under $30,000). 68% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $74,881 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 72% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 13,150 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 9,762 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 630–700 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 610–720 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 25–31 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $29,390 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $25,203 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $21,797 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $21,831 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $23,232 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $26,911 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,330 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 10,701 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 68% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $74,881 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of Maryland-Baltimore County considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's acceptance rate?**

University of Maryland-Baltimore County admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 630–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 610–720 on SAT Math; the average total is 1323.

**What ACT score do you need for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 25–31.

**Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to University of Maryland-Baltimore County?**

In Fall 2023, 13,150 students applied to University of Maryland-Baltimore County and 9,762 were admitted; 1,977 enrolled.

**Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County consider legacy status?**

No. University of Maryland-Baltimore County reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County require an essay?**

University of Maryland-Baltimore County reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Maryland-Baltimore County cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $29,390 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $25,203.

**What is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's graduation rate?**

68% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 163268. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology