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What is good about UMBC?
UMBC is committed to providing students with the best education possible while still remaining affordable. They were drawn to campus by UMBC’s reputation as one of the most innovative schools in the country, especially when it comes to getting students into math and science and keeping them there.
What is UMBC known for academically?
UMBC set a university record by producing four Goldwater Scholars in 2021-22—in computer engineering, physics, mathematics, and bioinformatics. Today, UMBC is one of the highest-producing universities for Goldwater Scholars in the nation. UMBC has also become synonymous for excellence in cybersecurity.
Is UMBC better than College Park?
UMBC is definitely more academically challenging and stimulating than College Park is. College Park has a more well known name, but UMBC has a fairly well known name now too, especially regionally.
What is UMBC stand for?
Baltimore County
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Does UMBC have a good reputation?
UMBC is featured among 242 U.S. institutions in the 2019 Best Global Universities Rankings, which includes 1,250 institutions from around the world. Now in its fifth year, the Best Global Universities ranking focuses on academic research and reputation, and includes universities in 75 countries.
Is it hard to get into UMBC?
UMBC admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 61\%. Students that get into UMBC have an average SAT score between 1180-1360 or an average ACT score of 24-29. The regular admissions application deadline for UMBC is February 1.
Is UMBC a good graduate school?
UMBC is in the top tier of research universities nationally with one of the highest classifications given by the Carnegie Foundation: Doctoral/ Research University (High Research Activity).
What are the students like at UMBC?
UMBC students are seen as anti-social, and as boring people who never party or have fun. UMBC students are only focused on academics.
Is UMBC safe?
While UMBC is generally a safe campus, we are not a sanctuary from crime or accidents. Residential Life staff works with the UMBC Police and other campus offices to reduce risks to your personal safety and security.
What kind of school is UMBC?
University of Maryland—Baltimore County is a public institution that was founded in 1966.
Is UMBC part of UMD?
Both UMD College Park and UMBC are a part of the University System of Maryland (USM), which is composed of 11 schools throughout Maryland. This means that both UMD College Park and UMBC have shared governance that includes numerous system-wide representative bodies under the same chancellor and USM administrators.