Dear UMBC Community,
We are delighted to share news that the 2021 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings released today reflect UMBC’s continued status as a national leader in higher education. UMBC is ranked #11 in undergraduate teaching and is the #9 most innovative university in the nation, among other prominent rankings. And UMBC is the only Maryland school represented in the top ten in innovation, positioned alongside such universities as Stanford, Carnegie Mellon, MIT, and Caltech.
Our University has long had a reputation for academic excellence and for being a welcoming community. That reputation has encouraged thousands of students to choose UMBC this year to begin their studies or continue working toward a degree, even during a time of uncertainty.
Overall, 13,497 students are enrolled at UMBC this fall. At a time when many campuses across the nation are experiencing enrollment challenges, UMBC’s student body is down less than one percent compared to fall 2019. UMBC's current undergraduate population is 10,932 strong. The graduate student population has increased to 2,565.
Overall, 13,497 students are enrolled at UMBC this fall. At a time when many campuses across the nation are experiencing enrollment challenges, UMBC’s student body is down less than one percent compared to fall 2019. UMBC's current undergraduate population is 10,932 strong. The graduate student population has increased to 2,565.
We are particularly proud to share that more than 120 students have returned to UMBC to complete their degrees through the Finish Line initiative. UMBC is welcoming back some of these students after several years away from college, and we are so glad they are on track to finish their degree programs.
Thanks to UMBC’s dedicated enrollment management and marketing staff in Undergraduate Admissions, the Graduate School, and the Division of Professional Studies, and to faculty and staff across our colleges, schools, and International Education Services, for their work in these challenging times to engage and enroll new and returning students.
We are honored to be a part of a scholarly community that is committed to supporting each person’s growth and success.
President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous
President Freeman Hrabowski and Provost Philip Rous
