University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County is moderately difficult to get into. Around 81% of applicants get into University of Maryland, Baltimore County each year. Out of 11,534 applications received in 2023, 9,351 students were offered admission.

If you are planning on applying to University of Maryland, Baltimore County, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the fee for the application costs $75.

Students who apply to University of Maryland, Baltimore County for fall semester should anticipate a decision by December 15.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of Maryland, Baltimore County's admissions stats.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	4.0
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	25%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
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	2 1	December 15

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Considering Applying Early to University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

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

University of Maryland, Baltimore County accepts approximately 64% of early action applicants and 81% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, University of Maryland, Baltimore County admitted 4,28 of the 6,674 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of admission, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that accept 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 University of Maryland, Baltimore County Hard To Get Into?

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

In 2022, UMD Baltimore County accepted 81% of all applicants, around 9,351 from the 11,534 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

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Maryland, Baltimore County

In 2022, University of Maryland, Baltimore County waitlisted 1,116 students and 1,116 accepted a place on the waitlist. Of those, 977 eventually got off the waitlist.

What Does University of Maryland, Baltimore County Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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

Make sure to check with University of Maryland, Baltimore County for more information on admission factors.

University of Maryland, Baltimore County Application Requirements

To apply to University of Maryland, Baltimore County, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of Maryland, 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	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	2	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
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 University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

Students admitted to University of Maryland, Baltimore County have an average unweighted GPA of 4.0.

Out of all students that were admitted, 31% submitted a class rank. At University of Maryland, Baltimore County 25% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 54% were in the top 25% and 87% 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	14%
3.25 and 3.49	7%
3.00 and 3.24	5%
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 University of Maryland, 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

University of Maryland, Baltimore County does not have 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.

More Information on Transferring to University of Maryland, Baltimore County

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Maryland, 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 University of Maryland, Baltimore County during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Maryland, Baltimore County Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Does University of Maryland, Baltimore County accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Maryland, Baltimore County accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Maryland, Baltimore County accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Maryland, Baltimore County accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Maryland, Baltimore County accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

✅ University of Maryland, Baltimore County is not test optional.

What is University of Maryland, Baltimore County's acceptance rate?

✅ University of Maryland, Baltimore County's acceptance rate is 81%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

❌ University of Maryland, Baltimore County does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at University of Maryland, Baltimore County was 64% in 2021.

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