Welcome, Future First-Year Students
When you’re a student at UMBC, you’ll build your character–through thoughts, words, and actions–and set the course for your future.
Getting Started
As a UMBC student, you’ll build the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
Why UMBC?
We’re known for being innovative, so you’ll get the best of what private institutions might offer without the hefty price tag.
Visit Campus
Get to know us and our campus and see what it’s like to be a Retriever!
How to Apply
Learn how and when to apply–all the necessary steps to guide you through the application process.
Majors and Programs
We offer 100+ areas of study, from the arts and humanities to STEM majors—and often crossing disciplines in creative ways.
Scholars Programs and Honors College
Competitive programs with financial awards and opportunities for advanced research, unique seminars, directed internships, study abroad, and more.
International First-Year Students
Will you need a non-immigrant visa to study and live in the United States? If so, learn more about what it means to be an international student at UMBC!
Funding Your Education
Cost is a huge factor in college decisions, so we focus on making sure that we’re giving you plenty of bang for your buck.
First-Time First-Year Class Profile
Total First-Time First-Year Student Enrollment
2,271
Average HS GPA
4.06
Average SAT Score
1320 (Combined)
661 (Reading/Writing)
659 (Math)
Average ACT Composite Score
27.75
46.24% Women;
53.76% Men
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Black (616) (Percentage of First-Time First-Year Student Population) | 27.1 |
| Asian (611) (Percentage of First-Time First-Year Student Population) | 26.9 |
| White (483) (Percentage of First-Time First-Year Student Population) | 21.3 |
| Hispanic (269) (Percentage of First-Time First-Year Student Population) | 11.8 |
| International (116) (Percentage of First-Time First-Year Student Population) | 5.1 |
| Two or More Races (111) (Percentage of First-Time First-Year Student Population) | 4.9 |
| Not Specified (58) (Percentage of First-Time First-Year Student Population) | 2.6 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (4) (Percentage of First-Time First-Year Student Population) | 0.2 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native (3) (Percentage of First-Time First-Year Student Population) | 0.1 |
Upcoming Events
Deadlines
First-Year Students
Fall Enrollment Application Deadlines
- Early Action Deadline (First-Year)
- Decision letters for Early Action applicants are sent beginning in December
- Honors College Priority Decision Deadline
- Decisions released separately
- Regular Decision Deadline (First-Year)
- Decision letters for regular applicants are sent beginning in February
- Honors College Regular Decision Deadline
- Decisions released separately
Stories of Student Success
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88%
Of 2020 degree recipients reported firm plans of being employed and/or heading to graduate school.
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