- Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 630–700 reading and writing, 610–720 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–31 composite
- Average net price: $17,704 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Maryland Baltimore County reported: an acceptance rate of 72% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 25–31.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Maryland Baltimore County reviews each application.
University of Maryland Baltimore County GPA requirements
University of Maryland Baltimore County requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Maryland Baltimore County hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Maryland Baltimore County acceptance rate
University of Maryland Baltimore County admitted 10,375 of 14,325 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Maryland Baltimore County is a public 4-year university in Baltimore, Maryland, with 10,767 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Maryland Baltimore County in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 630 | 660 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 660 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 24 | 27 | 34 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 27 | 29 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1323 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Maryland Baltimore County looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Maryland Baltimore County awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,704 a year at University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at the University of Maryland Baltimore County with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Maryland Baltimore County admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into the University of Maryland Baltimore County?
A lot: University of Maryland Baltimore County requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is it easy to get into the University of Maryland Baltimore County?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. University of Maryland Baltimore County admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Maryland Baltimore County?
University of Maryland Baltimore County's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,375 of 14,325 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do the University of Maryland Baltimore County students have?
The middle 50% of University of Maryland Baltimore County's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 630–700 in reading and writing and 610–720 in math; ACT composite 25–31, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What GPA does the University of Maryland Baltimore County look for?
University of Maryland Baltimore County requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does the University of Maryland Baltimore County require the SAT or ACT?
No. University of Maryland Baltimore County is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 27% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at the University of Maryland Baltimore County?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,704 a year at University of Maryland Baltimore County in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Maryland Baltimore County?
Yes. University of Maryland Baltimore County awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at the University of Maryland Baltimore County if a parent went there?
No. University of Maryland Baltimore County doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Maryland Baltimore County's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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