University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Public university · Baltimore, MD · 10,701 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
72%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1240–1420
ACT (middle 50%)
25–31
Average net price
$25,203
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$29,390
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
68%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County accepts about 72 of every 100 applicants (72%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1240 and 1420 on the SAT. A score at or above 1420 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1240, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 25–31.
The latest federal data says University of Maryland-Baltimore County is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Maryland-Baltimore County's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does University of Maryland-Baltimore County cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $29,390 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $25,203 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $13,679 for MD residents and $32,735 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$13,679
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$32,735
- Room & board$15,309
- Total cost of attendance$29,390
- Average net price after grants$25,203
Popular majors
Computer Science, Biology, Psychology, Social Sciences, Engineering.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County FAQ
- What is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's acceptance rate?
- 72% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1240–1420. Aim for 1420 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 25–31.
- Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County test-optional?
- The latest federal data says University of Maryland-Baltimore County is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on University of Maryland-Baltimore County's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does University of Maryland-Baltimore County cost?
- About $29,390 a year before aid; $25,203 on average after grants.
- What is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's FAFSA school code?
- 002105. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so University of Maryland-Baltimore County receives your information.
- What is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's graduation rate?
- 68% of students finish within six years.
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