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University of Maryland-Baltimore County
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Baltimore, MD🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

A public university in Baltimore, Maryland with about 14,000 students and a 72% acceptance rate. Computer Science is the dominant program at 26% of degrees, followed by Biology and Psychology. The school has an 85% first-year retention rate and 70% six-year graduation rate. Graduates earn a median of $70,000 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt around $19,500 at graduation.

Acceptance rate
72.4%
Enrollment
13,991
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
70%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1240 – 1420
ACT (composite)
25 – 31
GPA
3.3 – 4

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$5,087
family income
$30–48k
$10,714
family income
$48–75k
$16,543
family income
$75–110k
$22,172
family income
$110k+
$25,439
family income
30% receive Pell grants
28% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Maryland-Baltimore County graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Computer Science
26.0%
Biology
15.1%
Psychology
12.0%
Social Sciences
10.2%
Engineering
7.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$69,960
Earnings (6 yr)
$55,137
Completion
70%
Retention
85%
Median debt
$19,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

University of Maryland-Baltimore County has an acceptance rate of 72.4%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Maryland-Baltimore County?

Admitted students at University of Maryland-Baltimore County typically have a GPA between 3.3 and 4 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

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

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1240 and 1420 on the SAT. The ACT range is 25–31.

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

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $5,087 per year, rising to $25,439 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.