University of Maryland, Baltimore County (also referred to as UMBC) is located in Catonsville, Maryland and touts itself as "An Honors University in Maryland." Part of the University System of Maryland, UMBC was rated number one by US News and World Report on the list of up-and-coming national universities for two years running. The school is also on the list of universities "where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching" and was ranked on the list of "Best Values" and "Most Diverse Student Population" by The Princeton Review.
Key Statistics
• Founded – 1966
• Type – Public
• Undergraduate students Fall 2010 - 10,210
• Graduate/professional students Fall 2010 - 2,678
• Average class size - 25-30 students
• Fall 2009 Acceptance rate - 69%
• Application fee - $50, waived for National Merit Scholars, National Achievement Scholars, MD Distinguished Scholars, and National Hispanic Scholars
• 2010-2011 Tuition and Fees - $9,171 (in state), $19,108 (out of state)
Top Degrees Offered
Of the degrees offered at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the natural sciences and engineering degrees are the most popular. The university offers 54 majors, 42 minors, and 20 certificate programs between its three colleges and two schools. The Graduate program offers 33 masters, 22 doctoral, and 20 graduate certificate programs.
Accreditation
University of Maryland, Baltimore County is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Accrediting Board for Engineering Technology, Inc., and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Famous Alumni
Notable University of Maryland, Baltimore County includes Brian Dannelly, Duff Goldman, Robert Mugge, Johnathon Schaech, and Kathleen Turner.
