University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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University of Maryland, Baltimore County

(UMBC)

Part of University System of Maryland

🇺🇸 United States / Maryland / Baltimore
Public R1 Est. 1966
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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

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 888 worldwide in 1 ranking system

US News #888 (2025)
QS QS World University Rankings
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US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# 888
129
2025

Key Facts

Students
12,398
Student-Staff Ratio
17.8 : 1
Int'l Students
19%
Female : Male
46 : 54
Staff
2,412

Historical Trend

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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: US News Rank 888.

When was University of Maryland, Baltimore County founded?

University of Maryland, Baltimore County was founded in 1966.

Where is University of Maryland, Baltimore County located?

University of Maryland, Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, United States.