More selective than 62% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
32% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UMBC over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UMBC SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UMBC is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 630 | 700 |
| SAT math | 610 | 720 |
| ACT composite | 25 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1240 | 1420 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UMBC admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 630–700 | 610–720 | 25–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 74% | 610–700 | 610–710 | 23–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UMBC compared with other Maryland colleges?
UMBC has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Washington College | 57% | 65% | $27,898 |
| 8 | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 66% | 24% | $13,572 |
| 9 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | 69% | 70% | $18,441 |
| 10 | Bowie State University | 72% | 38% | $19,298 |
| 11 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County | 72% | 70% | $16,467 |
| 12 | Mount St. Mary's University | 74% | 65% | $22,655 |
| 13 | Capitol Technology University | 74% | 43% | $22,102 |
| 14 | Loyola University Maryland | 75% | 79% | $30,574 |
| 15 | Maryland Institute College of Art | 77% | 72% | $42,729 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at UMBC
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UMBC admissions questions
What is the UMBC acceptance rate?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,762 of 13,150 applicants were admitted.
Does UMBC require the SAT or ACT?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 32% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UMBC?
The middle 50% of University of Maryland-Baltimore County enrolled first-year students scored 1240–1420 on the SAT and 25–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UMBC?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,977 of 9,762).
Is UMBC getting harder to get into?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 74% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Maryland-Baltimore County overview