University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, MD

University of Maryland Baltimore County Baltimore, MD C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W The University of Maryland Baltimore County, founded in 1807, is a public coeducational university. Its campus is located in Baltimore, Maryland. Web Site www.umbc.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 11,379 Women 5,125 (45.0%) Men 6,254 (55.0%) Graduate Students 2,600 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 60% of 10,217 applicants were admitted Yes No February 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.78 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 620 average 570-670 range of middle 50% 594 average 540-640 range of middle 50% 587 average 530-640 range of middle 50% 27 average 24-30 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,852 Out-of-state: $38,616 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,006 Out-of-state: $23,770 Room and Board $10,868 Average Percent of Need Met 63% Average Freshman Award $10,494 Average Indebtedness of 2011 Graduates $25,925

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System 4-1-4 General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 520 Regular Class Size Required 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 11% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Baltimore Population 619,493 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Washington, DC Freshmen are guaranteed housing 72% of freshmen, 34% of all students NCAA Division I Chesapeake Bay Retriever 5% of women participate 4% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 89.1% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 36.8% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 46% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 43.0% 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 21.0% Asian 17.2% Black/African-American 6.2% Hispanic/Latino 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 46.4% White 5.1% Unknown 4.6% from 90 countries

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is required High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 4 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required February 1 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Used for admission ACT: Used for admission APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 1000 Hilltop Circle City, State, Zip Baltimore, MD 21250 Phone (410) 455-2291 Fax (410) 455-1210 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered admissions@umbc.edu No Yes Early Action Deadline November 1 Early Action Notification December 15 Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission February 1 Available Rolling By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Electronic Application Accepted, supplemental forms required Not accepted Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Not required Required for all freshmen 2 recommended for all freshmen Other Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List 433 Students Accepting Wait List Position 433 Students Admitted From Wait List 281 60% of 10,217 applicants were admitted 57% of 5,179 applicants were admitted 62% of 5,038 applicants were admitted 2,879 (47%) of 6,090 admitted students enrolled 1,305 (44%) of 2,966 admitted students enrolled 1,574 (50%) of 3,124 admitted students enrolled 48% of 4903 applicants were admitted SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen SAT Math Score of 700-800 16% Score of 600-700 46% Score of 500-600 35% Score of 400-500 3% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 10% Score of 600-700 36% Score of 500-600 46% Score of 400-500 8% Score of 300-400 0% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 10% Score of 500-600 44% Score of 400-500 38% Score of 300-400 8% Score of 200-300 0% 620 average 570-670 range of middle 50% 594 average 540-640 range of middle 50% 587 average 530-640 range of middle 50% Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) Average GPA 3.78 3.75 and Above 56% 3.50-3.74 16% 3.25-3.49 11% 3.00-3.24 9% 2.50-2.99 6% 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 26% Score of 24-29 53% Score of 18-23 19% Score of 12-17 1% Score of 6-11 0% Score of 5 or Below 1% 27 average 24-30 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 25% Top quarter: 54% Top half: 84% Bottom half: 16% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $25,852 Out-of-state: $38,616 Tuition and Fees In-state: $11,006 Out-of-state: $23,770 Room and Board $10,868 Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses $2,778 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline February 14 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 25 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002105 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 63% Average Award $10,494 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,245 (77.0%) of freshmen 819 (65.8%) of applicants 750 (91.6%) of applicants with financial need 162 (21.6%) of aid recipients Received by 612 (81.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $9,154 Received by 443 (59.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,487 Received by 214 (28.5%) of aid recipients 324 (20.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,523 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 58% Average Award $10,641 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 6,363 (66.0%) of undergraduates 5,071 (52.6%) of applicants 4,745 (93.6%) of applicants with financial need 609 (12.8%) of aid recipients Received by 3,893 (82.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,292 Received by 3,357 (70.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,522 Received by 511 (10.8%) of aid recipients 1,288 (13.4%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $8,555

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 49% Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $25,925 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 5.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 4.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Education Number of Awards 2,426 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards 29 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, Social Sciences, Foreign Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, English Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Theater/Drama, Music, Performing Arts, Dance

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $2,017

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System 4-1-4 Summer Session Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Acting African-American/Black Studies American/United States Studies/Civilization Ancient Studies/Civilization Anthropology Asian Studies/Civilization Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bioinformatics Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other Chemical Engineering Chemistry Teacher Education Chemistry, General Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Dance, General Design and Visual Communications, General Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) Engineering, General English Language and Literature, General Environmental Science Environmental Studies Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Fine/Studio Arts, General Foreign Languages and Literatures, General Geography Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other History, General Information Science/Studies International/Global Studies Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music, General Philosophy Physics Teacher Education Physics, General Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General Social Work Sociology Statistics, General Women's Studies

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Biological/life sciences, Computer and information sciences, Psychology, Social sciences None Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Semester at sea Offered CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Available through AP examinations

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty 520 Part-Time Faculty 265 Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 86% Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 15% of classes 10-19 students: 23% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 13% of classes 40-49 students: 11% of classes 50-99 students: 7% of classes Over 100 students: 4% of classes 2-9 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 23% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 33% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 15% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 7% of discussion sections/labs 50-59 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs Over 100 students: 0% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Yes Holdings 1,917,695 Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers Available on Campus 1065 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Available Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Professional Studies, Master of Science, Master of Public Policy, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Applied Mathematics Art Education Art/Fine Arts Atmospheric Sciences Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biostatistics Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Communication--General Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer and Information Systems Security Dance Distance Education Development Early Childhood Education Economics Education--General Educational Media/Instructional Technology Educational Policy Electrical Engineering Elementary Education Engineering Management Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English English Education English as a Second Language Environmental Engineering Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Epidemiology Foreign Languages Education Geographic Information Systems Geography Gerontology Health Education Health Services Management and Hospital Administration History Human Services Industrial and Organizational Psychology Information Science Linguistics Marine Sciences Mathematics Education Mechanical Engineering Molecular Biology Multilingual and Multicultural Education Music Education Nonprofit Management Physics Planetary and Space Sciences Psychology--General Public History Public Policy Science Education Secondary Education Social Sciences Education Sociology Statistics Systems Engineering Theater Urban Studies

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Applied Mathematics Applied Psychology Atmospheric Sciences Biochemical Engineering Biochemistry Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biostatistics Cell Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Cognitive Sciences Computer Engineering Computer Science Developmental Psychology Economics Educational Policy Electrical Engineering Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Environmental Engineering Environmental Management and Policy Environmental Sciences Geography Gerontology Health Services Management and Hospital Administration Human Services Information Science Marine Sciences Mechanical Engineering Molecular Biology Multilingual and Multicultural Education Neuroscience Physics Psychology--General Public History Public Policy Social Sciences Statistics Urban Studies

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Baltimore Population 619,493 Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Weather Washington, DC Large city 530 acres Temperature 23.4 average low in January, 83.2 average high in September Rain 114 rainy days per year Getting Around Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 4 mile(s) from campus in Baltimore 2 mile(s) from campus in Baltimore 2 mile(s) from campus in Baltimore HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 66% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing 72% of freshmen, 34% of all students Freshmen are guaranteed housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Offered

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors NCAA Division I Chesapeake Bay Retriever Black and gold Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Lacrosse x x x x Soccer x x x x Softball x x Swimming And Diving x x x x Tennis x x x x Track And Field x x x x Volleyball x x

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports badminton, bowling, crew, fencing, field hockey, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee badminton, bowling, crew, fencing, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, skiing (downhill), ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling Recreational Sports Intramural Sports basketball, football, softball, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society 5% of women participate 4% of men participate Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 11,379 Women 5,125 (45.0%) Men 6,254 (55.0%) Full-Time Undergraduates 9,653 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 2,600 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 21.0% Asian 17.2% Black/African-American 6.2% Hispanic/Latino 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.2% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 46.4% White 5.1% Unknown 4.6% from 90 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 89.1% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 36.8% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 59% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 65.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 46% Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 43.0% $45,000 per year Disciplines Pursued Business 2% Law 2% Arts and Sciences 25% Medicine 2% Other 4% COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. http://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2016