UMBC
University of Maryland-Baltimore County · Baltimore, Maryland · Public
UMBC admitted 74% of 14,802 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1250–1400 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 70% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UMBC
Enter a score to see whether UMBC is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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Application deadlines
UMBC’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $75, and UMBC accepts the Common App fee waiver. UMBC asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check UMBC’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
UMBC offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
1,680 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 1,680 took it, and 758 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How UMBC rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Class rank
- Talent or ability
Considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Character
- First generation
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Interview
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 4.06 GPA. 21% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $32,170 in-state and $49,526 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $17,704 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is UMBC’s acceptance rate?
UMBC admitted 74% of applicants: 10,949 of 14,802 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is UMBC’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for UMBC?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1250 to 1400, with a median around 1320. A score at or above 1320 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is UMBC’s application fee?
The application fee is $75 for 2026–27, and UMBC accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does UMBC require?
Besides the application and transcript, UMBC asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does UMBC have supplemental essays?
No. UMBC has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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