The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a public research university in Catonsville, near Baltimore, and a member of the University System of Maryland. It opened in 1966 and is one of the newer research universities in the state, classified as a highly active research institution. The directory address lists Hilltop Circle. UMBC is known for science, technology, engineering and mathematics, with strong programs in computer science, information systems, engineering, biological sciences and the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, which supports students in science and engineering fields. It also has a notable chess team and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Retrievers. UMBC awards bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees and runs the Shriver Center for service learning. First-year applicants apply through the Common App, and standardized test scores are optional.
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UMBC considers GPA, curriculum strength, essay and other achievements for first-year applicants. SAT and ACT scores are optional.
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1000 Hilltop Cir, Baltimore, MD 21250, United States, Maryland
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