---
title: 'University of Maryland, Baltimore County'
description: >-
  An R1 public research university known for innovation, undergraduate teaching,
  and student success.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-09-26'
updatedAt: '2026-10-05'
organizationType: School / university
location: 'Baltimore, MD, United States'
website: 'https://umbc.edu'
yearFounded: 1966
---

# University of Maryland, Baltimore County

*School / university • Baltimore, MD, United States*

## About

An R1 public research university known for innovation, undergraduate teaching, and student success.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is an R1 research university recognized for innovation, undergraduate teaching, and student success. It enrolls about 14,000 students and offers hands-on research, faculty mentorship, and leadership opportunities.

UMBC describes itself as a transformative arts destination where collaborative research is shown through live performances and showcases. Campus life includes more than 270 student groups, athletics and recreation, study abroad programs, and a career center that helps students launch their careers.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1966
- **Address:** 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD, 21250, USA
- **Website:** https://umbc.edu
- **Social Media:** facebook: https://www.facebook.com/umbcpage, twitter: https://twitter.com/umbc, instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umbclife/, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UMBCtube/, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county/

## Programs

View current programs from University of Maryland, Baltimore County on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/university-of-maryland-baltimore-county