UMBC

Maryland (Mid-Atlantic) · 11,000 undergrads · ~37 avg class size · 17:1 student-faculty · $12,500/yr sticker

public Tier 4

R1 in Catonsville. Famously strong CS, biology (Meyerhoff Scholars). Best science school you've never heard of.

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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.

69.0%

most recent reported cycle

3.65–4.1

middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)

1190–1370

middle 50% admitted SAT score

24–31

middle 50% admitted ACT score

See where your GPA + SAT land against UMBC's admit range — and real reported outcomes from other applicants.

Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.

Federal contractor tech jobs via proximity to NSA, Fort Meade, DISA hubs
Mid-tier consulting and analytics roles; strong enough school brand locally but not national
Biotech/pharma positions in Baltimore corridor; solid pipeline but salaries lag Boston/SF
Financial services in DC metro; decent banking pipeline, better than lateral move schools
Data science roles via strong CS program reputation; good for defense, finance startups

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