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University of Maryland, Baltimore County
(UMBC)
Part of University System of Maryland
About
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public research university in Catonsville, Maryland, United States. It had a fall 2025 enrollment of 13,530 students. In 2019, it had 61 undergraduate majors, over 92 graduate programs and the first university research park in Maryland. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 24 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,398
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 17.8 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 19%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
- Staff
- 2,412
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Sensing | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Atmospheric Science | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
QS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Geology | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Geophysics | 151-200 | - | 2026 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 201-275 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 362 | 59.5 | 2020 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 651-700 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2026 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Science | =198 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Geosciences | =200 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =479 | 43.7 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =1,266 | 43.7 | 2026 |
THE
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 401–500 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501–600 | 36.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 501–600 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Maryland, Baltimore County?
University of Maryland, Baltimore County's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 801-850, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 701-800, US News Rank =847.
When was University of Maryland, Baltimore County founded?
University of Maryland, Baltimore County was founded in 1966.
What are the top subjects at University of Maryland, Baltimore County?
Top subjects at University of Maryland, Baltimore County include: Remote Sensing, Atmospheric Science, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Geophysics.
Where is University of Maryland, Baltimore County located?
University of Maryland, Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, United States.