University of Maryland, Baltimore County

If you are thinking about applying to UMD Baltimore County, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is February 1 and the application fee is $75.

Students who submit their applications to UMD Baltimore County for fall should anticipate a decision by December 15.

UMD Baltimore County Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of UMD Baltimore County's admissions stats.

UMD Baltimore County 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	29%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	24%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	Yes

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 15
Regular Decision	Yes	February 1	December 15

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Applying Early to UMD Baltimore County?

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UMD Baltimore County does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. UMD Baltimore County will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

UMD Baltimore County accepts roughly 67% of early action applicants and 81% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, UMD Baltimore County admitted 4,384 of the 6,545 who applied early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Maryland, Baltimore County Admissions

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Is UMD Baltimore County Hard To Get Into?

Getting into UMD Baltimore County is moderately difficult. UMD Baltimore County evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, UMD Baltimore County accepted 81% of students, approximately 9,007 from the 11,093 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like UMD Baltimore County, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to engineering program is program very difficult.

Transferring to University of Maryland, Baltimore County

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to UMD Baltimore County

In 2022, UMD Baltimore County waitlisted 1,114 students and 1,114 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 809 eventually received an admissions offer.

What Does UMD Baltimore County Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at UMD Baltimore County

What does UMD Baltimore County consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with UMD Baltimore County for more information on admission factors.

UMD Baltimore County 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to UMD Baltimore County, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with UMD Baltimore County's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)		3
Interview
Letter(s) of Recommendation		2
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into UMD Baltimore County?

Students admitted to UMD Baltimore County have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 36% submitted a class rank. At UMD Baltimore County 29% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 61% were in the top 25% and 91% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Maryland, Baltimore County, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	52%
3.75 and 3.99	20%
3.50 and 3.74	15%
3.25 and 3.49	7%
3.00 and 3.24	4%
2.50 and 2.9	2%
2.00 and 2.49	––

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to UMD Baltimore County directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

UMD Baltimore County looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

UMD Baltimore County has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 24% of UMD Baltimore County's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for UMD Baltimore County?

What is a Good ACT Score for UMD Baltimore County?

To be most competitive at UMD Baltimore County, you should strive to earn between 25 and 30 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 30 means you fall in the 75th percentile for UMD Baltimore County's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 30, and three out of four students scored lower than 30 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for UMD Baltimore County students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Maryland, Baltimore County

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to UMD Baltimore County.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is June 1. Applicants should hear back by June 1.

Transfer students can enroll in UMD Baltimore County during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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UMD Baltimore County Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to UMD Baltimore County?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to UMD Baltimore County.

Does UMD Baltimore County accept transfer credits?

✅ UMD Baltimore County accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. UMD Baltimore County accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does UMD Baltimore County accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ UMD Baltimore County accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to UMD Baltimore County?

❌ No, UMD Baltimore County is test optional, so you can choose if you want to to include your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is UMD Baltimore County's acceptance rate?

✅ UMD Baltimore County has an acceptance rate of 81%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at UMD Baltimore County?

❌ UMD Baltimore County does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at UMD Baltimore County?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at UMD Baltimore County was 67% in 2021.

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