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University of Maryland--Baltimore County

Work 1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250
Work(410) 455-2291
Web site: http://www.umbc.edu
Tier 3
College Category:
National Universities

Overview : University of Maryland--Baltimore County

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1963
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: 4-1-4
Total number of undergraduates: 9,464
Setting suburban
Endowment: $70,577,578
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: 2/1
Application fee: $50
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 69.0 %
Selectivity: more selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 In-state: $8,780; Out-of-state: $17,512
Mission  
School mission UMBC seeks to be the best public research university of its size by combining the traditions of the liberal arts academy, the creative intensity of the research university and the social responsibility of the public university. As an Honors University in Maryland, UMBC attracts outstanding students and provides access to professors working on the cutting edge of their disciplines. UMBC is well-known for its undergraduate research initiatives, scholars' programs and award-winning mentoring of students. UMBC graduates attend the nation's finest graduate and professional schools and are leaders in science, engineering, information technology, human services, government and the arts, both locally and nationally.

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