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UM Baltimore County can be found in Baltimore, Maryland (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at UM Baltimore County.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, science, fine arts, computer science and engineering, and liberal arts.
UM Baltimore County does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 540 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 570 to 670, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way UM Baltimore County works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 11,650 students were enrolled in UM Baltimore County.
Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. UM Baltimore County offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in America East competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) offers undergraduate, masterĘs and doctoral programs in the arts and sciences and engineering. Within a strong interdisciplinary framework, UMBC programs link the cultures of the sciences, social sciences, visual and performing arts and humanities, and the professions. UMBC is a dynamic public research university integrating teaching, research, and service to benefit the citizens of Maryland. As an Honors University, the campus offers academically talented students a strong undergraduate liberal arts foundation that prepares them for graduate and professional study, entry into the workforce, and community service and leadership. UMBC emphasizes science, engineering, information technology, human services, and public policy at the graduate level. UMBC contributes to the economic development of the State and the region through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. UMBC is dedicated to cultural and ethnic diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Maryland - Baltimore County
1000 Hilltop Cir
Baltimore, MD 21250
General Phone: (410) 455-1000
Admissions Phone: (410) 455-2291
Financial Aid Phone: (410) 455-2387
http://www.umbc.edu
UM Baltimore County awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science And Engineering | 616 | information science, computer science, computer engineering, computer services management |
| Liberal Arts | 570 | economics, English, political science, history, sociology, American studies, interdisciplinary studies, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Science | 276 | biology, biochem/biophysics/molecular biology, chemistry, physics, bioinformatics, molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 213 | psychology, psychology courses, child psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 145 | curriculum and instruction, education |
| Engineering | 103 | mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering |
| Fine Arts | 96 | fine arts studies |
| Family And Social Work | 94 | social work, public policy analysis, public administration |
| Mathematics | 50 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Business And Management | 38 | managerial economics, labor relations, finance, accounting, business administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 34 | EMT paramedic |
| Medicine | 29 | health professions |
| Art Studies | 22 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 22 | philosophy, ethics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 20 | acting, dance, drama |
| Music | 16 | music, various music studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 14 | environmental science, environmental studies |
| Design | 4 | design and applied arts |
Number of programs and degrees for UM Baltimore County in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,819 | 38 |
| Master's degree | 379 | 28 |
| Doctor's degree | 77 | 17 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 55 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 32 | 4 |
In 2005, UM Baltimore County had a total enrollment of 11,650 students (9,929 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 85% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
UM Baltimore County offers campus housing for 3,800 of its 9,929 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,229 | 3,735 | 71% | 1,429 | 38% |
| Men | 2,505 | 1,934 | 77% | 841 | 43% |
| Women | 2,724 | 1,801 | 66% | 588 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 540 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 670 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (410) 455-2291
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,520 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,596 |
| Room and board | $ 8,090 |
| Room charge | $ 4,930 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,046 |
Financial Aid:
UM Baltimore County participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 210500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (410) 455-2387
UM Baltimore County has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 190 | 70 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 58 | 50 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 178 | 108 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 38 | $136,105 | 4 | $122,777 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $94,797 | 15 | $89,650 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $63,889 | 8 | $58,449 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $58,293 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 61 | $116,158 | 32 | $80,738 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 68 | $92,198 | 16 | $88,599 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 73 | $66,715 | 39 | $64,078 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 58 | $60,590 | 52 | $55,900 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $43,500 | 10 | $41,826 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 14 | $49,331 | 26 | $43,548 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 219 | $71,258 | 144 | $58,554 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | America East |
| Baseball | America East |
| Track | America East |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 107 | 123 | 230 |
| Track | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 95 | 153 |
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Labor and Industrial Relations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Ancient Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Cartography
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Ethics
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Developmental and Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UM Baltimore County Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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