University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Non-profit public

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Private

Regional

Founded in 1966, the University of Maryland - Baltimore County enrolls more than 13,000 students. This public research institution offers programs through the main campus in Baltimore, the Shady Grove campus, and an online division that features master’s degrees and certificates. UMBC offers both an online master’s degree and a four-course graduate certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Designed for prospective or experienced teachers, the master’s degree in TESOL includes general, certification, and thesis options. UMBC also offers online MS degrees in emergency health services and information systems designed to prepare professionals for leadership roles. The university’s online master’s in instructional systems development includes an internship and final project designed for working professionals. Residents of Maryland and nearby states qualify for lower in-state, per-credit tuition rates.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

69% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

70% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Considered (not required)	Letter of recommendation:	Required
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Required	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

13k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

99%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✕	✕
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✕	✕
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✕
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✕	✕
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
7	Education	✔	✔	✕
8	Engineering Technologies/Technicians	✕	✔	✕
9	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
10	Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians	✕	✔	✕
11	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✕
12	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✕	✕
13	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✕
14	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✕
15	History	✔	✔	✕
16	History	✔	✔	✕
17	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✕	✔	✔
18	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
19	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
20	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✕	✕
21	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
22	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
23	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
24	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✔
25	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
26	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✕