University of Maryland--Baltimore County
Work 1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250
Work(410) 455-2291
Admissions E-mail: admissions@umbc.edu
Web site: http://www.umbc.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
National Universities
National Universities
Overview : University of Maryland--Baltimore County
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Institutional Control: | Public |
| Year founded: | 1963 |
| Religious affiliation: | N/A |
| Academic calendar: | 4-1-4 |
| Total number of undergraduates: | 9,612 |
| Setting: | suburban |
| Endowment: | $1,627,898 |
| Fall Admissions | |
| Application deadline: | 2/1 |
| Application fee: | $50 |
| Fall 2008 Acceptance rate: | 71.7% |
| Selectivity: | more selective |
| Expenses | |
| Costs: | 2009-2010 In-state: $8,872; Out-of-state: $18,213 |
| Mission | |
| School mission: | UMBC is a distinguished public research university that combines the traditions of the liberal arts academy, the creative intensity of the research university and the social responsibility of the public university. As an Honors University in Maryland, UMBC attracts outstanding undergraduate and graduate students who have access to professors working on the cutting edge of their disciplines. With recent national recognition for its diversity, affordability and student mentoring, UMBC has been cited as a top-five up-and-coming "school to watch". The nationally acclaimed Meyerhoff Scholars science program and other outstanding scholars programs in public affairs, arts, humanities, education, and information systems contribute to a community of learners, while the many clubs, arts events, lectures and Division I sports create a lively campus. UMBC is well-known for its undergraduate research initiatives, including financial support for undergraduate research; publication in the UMBC Review; and opportunities to work alongside world-class faculty. With 12,000 students from more than 100 countries, the residential campus is in the heart of the nation's political center, 10 minutes from Baltimore and 30 minutes from Washington, DC. The location offers excellent access to cultural venues as well as internships in federal labs and the public and private sectors. UMBC graduates attend the nation's finest graduate and professional schools and are leaders in the arts, humanities, science, engineering, information technology, human services, and government both regionally and nationally. |
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