University of Maryland Baltimore County
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1220-1410
ACT Range: 23-30
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 65,200
Public or Private: Public
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Moderate
In-State Tuition: $13,256
Out-of-State Tuition: $31,225
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Baltimore, Maryland
Setting: Suburban
U.S. Region: Mid-Atlantic
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 34°F (1°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 74°F (23°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 43.6 inches (1,109 mm)
Nearest Airport: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) — Approximately 4 miles (10-minute drive) from campus
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Social Media
Instagram: @umbclife
Swim team instagram: @umbcswimdive
Twitter: @UMBC
Facebook: UMBC
LinkedIn: University of Maryland Baltimore County
YouTube: UMBCtube
TikTok: N/A
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: UMBC Aquatic Complex
Head Coach: Matt Donovan
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #2 America East
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #50+
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #4 America East
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U.S. News College Rankings
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Forbes Top Colleges
#210 Top Colleges 2025
#98 In Public Colleges
#146 In Research Universities
#83 In The Northeast
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A-
Academics: A-
Diversity: A+
Athletics: B
Professors: A-
Dorms: B
Student Life: B-
Value: A-
Campus: C+
Party Scene: C
Location: C+
Campus Food: B-
Safety: A-
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #251 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #415 of 1,332
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