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$13,256
per year
In-State Tuition
81%
Acceptance Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
85%
Retention Rate
University of Maryland Baltimore County is an educational institution in Baltimore, MD. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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28 of 28 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Maryland Baltimore County places on CLEP credit
UMBC caps combined credit by examination at 60 credits. Its filing with the Maryland Higher Education Commission states that CLEP tests with a minimum score of 50 will be awarded transfer credit and defers detail to the Undergraduate Catalog; Maryland law permits a public institution to require a higher score for a specific course, and several exams on UMBC's chart are set above 50.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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UMBC reviews admitted first-year applicants for general merit scholarships of $1,000 to $15,000 per year; apply by November 1 for guaranteed review.
For students entering Fall 2027
General First-Year Merit Scholarship
Competitive$1,000–$15,000 per year
Renewable: Minimum 3.25 cumulative GPA and at least 12 credits each fall and spring
No separate application. Apply for admission by November 1 (Early Action) to guarantee consideration; later review only if funding remains.
Four-year awards of $1,000 to $15,000 per year, open to in-state, out-of-state and international students. Based on cumulative averages, individual grades, high school program and SAT or ACT if provided; test-optional applicants are considered. No cutoffs are published. Only one UMBC merit award may be accepted.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$5,087
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$69,960
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions University of Maryland Baltimore County places on CLEP credit
UMBC caps combined credit by examination at 60 credits. Its filing with the Maryland Higher Education Commission states that CLEP tests with a minimum score of 50 will be awarded transfer credit and defers detail to the Undergraduate Catalog; Maryland law permits a public institution to require a higher score for a specific course, and several exams on UMBC's chart are set above 50.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 63 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 51 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 60 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore County
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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