University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD
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    Faculty & Research

    273 faculty · 100 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Tulay Adali, Distinguished University Professor h-index 64
    Notable: “A method for making group inferences from functional MRI data using independent component analysis” (2001) · 3,074 citations
    Curtis Menyuk, Professor h-index 57
    Notable: “Nonlinear pulse propagation in birefringent optical fibers” (1987) · 588 citations
    Masoud Soroush, Assistant Teaching Professor h-index 53
    Books by CSEE Faculty Research Focus Areas and Centers Research Labs CSEE PhD Graduates Research Facilities and Services Events Recent News 2024 CSEE Research Day 2025 CSEE Research Day 2026 CSEE Research Day Resources Apply Directory Masou
    Notable: “Model Predictive Control Tuning Methods: A Review” (2010) · 382 citations
    Chein-I Chang, Professor h-index 52
    Notable: “A joint band prioritization and band-decorrelation approach to band selection for hyperspectral image classification” (1999) · 619 citations
    Houbing Herbert Song, Professor h-index 87
    Md Tariqul Islam, Assistant Professor h-index 65
    Carolyn Seaman, Professor h-index 40
    Nirmalya Roy, Professor, Associate Chair h-index 28
    Biology40 faculty avg h-index 21.5 #38 of 68 in Biology
    Cheng-Yu Li, Assistant Professor h-index 51
    Notable: “Habitual Sleep Duration and Insomnia and the Risk of Cardiovascular Events and All-cause Death: Report from a Community-Based Cohort” (2010) · 367 citations
    Philip Farabaugh, Professor h-index 43
    Our laboratory has been concerned with odd events that occur during protein synthesis. We originally discovered programmed +1 translational frameshifting in the Ty family of retrotransposons about 30 years ago and spent many years thoroughl
    Notable: “Molecular basis of base substitution hotspots in Escherichia coli” (1978) · 1,217 citations
    Kevin Omland, Professor h-index 42
    Broad interests in evolutionary trees and in the ecology, evolution, behavior and conservation of birds. Current focus on the conservation biology of several threatened or near-threatened orioles, especially the Puerto Rican Oriole. Ongoing
    Notable: “Species-Level Paraphyly and Polyphyly: Frequency, Causes, and Consequences, with Insights from Animal Mitochondrial DNA” (2003) · 2,267 citations
    Charles Bieberich, Professor h-index 37
    Notable: “The Alzheimer's Aβ peptide induces neurodegeneration and apoptotic cell death in transgenic mice” (1995) · 512 citations
    Psychology30 faculty avg h-index 22 #35 of 89 in Psychology
    Christopher Murphy, Professor h-index 55
    Notable: “Psychological aggression predicts physical aggression in early marriage.” (1989) · 468 citations
    Shari Waldstein, Professor h-index 50
    Notable: “Pulse Pressure and Pulse Wave Velocity Are Related to Cognitive Decline in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging” (2007) · 466 citations
    Charissa Cheah, Professor h-index 37
    Notable: “Longitudinal trajectories and predictors of adolescent suicidal ideation and attempts following inpatient hospitalization.” (2008) · 426 citations
    Leher Singh, Professor and Chair h-index 33
    Notable: “Cohort Profile: Growing Up in Singapore Towards healthy Outcomes (GUSTO) birth cohort study” (2013) · 524 citations
    Michael Summers, Professor h-index 70
    Notable: “Proton and carbon-13 assignments from sensitivity-enhanced detection of heteronuclear multiple-bond connectivity by 2D multiple quantum NMR” (1986) · 2,457 citations
    Paul Smith, Associate Professor h-index 67
    Notable: “A general relationship between disorder, aggregation and charge transport in conjugated polymers” (2013) · 2,177 citations
    Joel Liebman, Professor h-index 48
    Notable: “Evaluated Gas Phase Basicities and Proton Affinities of Molecules; Heats of Formation of Protonated Molecules” (1984) · 1,325 citations
    Zeev Rosenzweig, Professor h-index 38
    Notable: “Luminescent CdS Quantum Dots as Selective Ion Probes” (2002) · 916 citations
    Economics24 faculty avg h-index 10.8 #82 of 104 in Economics
    Dennis C. Coates, Core Faculty h-index 36
    Public Choice, Public Finance, Sports Economics. Working Papers “Estimating substitution effects of time for fitness consumption” (with Pamela Wicker and Christoph Breuer). “Who voted against Munich?: Explaining why voters rejected b
    Notable: “The growth effects of sport franchises, stadia, and arenas” (1999) · 313 citations
    David F. Mitch, Core Faculty h-index 14
    American and European Economic History. Recent/Selected Publications “A Year of Transition: Faculty Recruiting at Chicago in 1946,” Journal of Political Economy , Volume 124, No.6, December, 2016: . “Schooling for All via Financing
    Notable: “The Rise of Popular Literacy in Victorian England: The Influence of Private Choice and Public Policy” (1994) · 150 citations
    Michael Andrews, Core Faculty h-index 14
    Economic History, Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Applied Microeconomics. Working Papers and Work in Progress: How Do Institutions of Higher Education Affect Local Invention? Evidence from the Establishment of U.S. Colleges.
    Notable: “Fluorine in the UK environment” (1988) · 84 citations
    Robert Carpenter, Core Faculty h-index 13
    Notable: “Is the Growth of Small Firms Constrained by Internal Finance?” (2002) · 1,118 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About University of Maryland, Baltimore County. University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Baltimore, MD reports an overall acceptance rate of 72.4%, an early-round acceptance rate of 61.1%, an SAT middle 50% of 1220–1400, a class size of 2,236, and a yield of 20.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Known for Meyerhoff Scholars program producing top minority STEM PhDs. #1 Most Innovative school by US News multiple times. Strong CS and engineering.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    University of Maryland, Baltimore County: key admissions facts

    University of Maryland, Baltimore County's overall acceptance rate is 72.4% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Maryland, Baltimore County's early-round acceptance rate is 61.1% (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Maryland, Baltimore County's SAT middle-50% range is 1220–1400 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at University of Maryland, Baltimore County is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). University of Maryland, Baltimore County's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 20.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at University of Maryland, Baltimore County for families earning under $75,000 is about $10,781 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · University of Maryland, Baltimore County on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does University of Maryland, Baltimore County cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,087 per year in net price at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $25,439 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $16,543 per year after grants and scholarships.

    University of Maryland, Baltimore County: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$5,087
    $30,001–$48,000$10,714
    $48,001–$75,000$16,543
    $75,001–$110,000$22,172
    Over $110,000$25,439
    Tuition (in-state, before aid)$9,706
    Tuition (out-of-state, before aid)$28,762
    Room and board$15,336

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

    University of Maryland, Baltimore County's overall acceptance rate is 72.4%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 61.1%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

    Admitted students at University of Maryland, Baltimore County typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1220–1400 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into University of Maryland, Baltimore County?

    Getting into University of Maryland, Baltimore County is moderately selective: it admits 72.4% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does University of Maryland, Baltimore County offer early decision or early action?

    University of Maryland, Baltimore County offers early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 61.1%, versus 72.4% overall.

    How much does University of Maryland, Baltimore County cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at University of Maryland, Baltimore County — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $10,781 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does University of Maryland, Baltimore County cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $5,087 per year in net price at University of Maryland, Baltimore County, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $25,439 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $16,543 per year after grants and scholarships.

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