University of Maryland-Baltimore County Acceptance Rate
Baltimore, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,150
- Admitted
- 9,762
- Yield
- 20.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Maryland-Baltimore County's acceptance rate has risen from 59.6% in 2014–15 to 74.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 10,217 to 13,150 (+29%) over that period.
Its 74.2% rate makes University of Maryland-Baltimore County more selective than about 54% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 20.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 10,217 | 6,090 | 59.6% | 1,629 |
| 2015–16 | 10,629 | 6,316 | 59.4% | 1,559 |
| 2016–17 | 10,812 | 6,144 | 56.8% | 1,538 |
| 2017–18 | 11,201 | 6,744 | 60.2% | 1,772 |
| 2018–19 | 11,720 | 6,790 | 57.9% | 1,794 |
| 2019–20 | 11,842 | 7,227 | 61% | 1,701 |
| 2020–21 | 11,459 | 7,962 | 69.5% | 1,675 |
| 2021–22 | 11,093 | 9,007 | 81.2% | 2,052 |
| 2022–23 | 11,534 | 9,291 | 80.6% | 2,144 |
| 2023–24 | 13,150 | 9,762 | 74.2% | 1,977 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,633 | 4,938 | 74.4% |
| Men | 6,163 | 4,556 | 73.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 610–700 | 32% |
| SAT Math | 610–710 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–30 | 4% |
How University of Maryland compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Maryland-Baltimore County's acceptance rate?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County's acceptance rate is 74.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,762 admitted of 13,150 applicants).
Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County test optional?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County received 13,150 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,762.
What SAT score do you need for University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
Admitted students at University of Maryland-Baltimore County typically scored 610–700 on SAT Reading/Writing and 610–710 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County getting harder to get into?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 59.6% in 2014–15 to 74.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: umbc.edu/.