University of Maryland-Baltimore County
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County: international tuition 32,160 USD per year, one-year total cost 50,665 USD, acceptance rate 72.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115.
Yes: a Vietnamese first-year applicant may be considered for UMBC general merit scholarships, listed at $1,000–$12,000. Need-based aid, need-blind admission, and CSS Profile requirements for international students are not established by the provided pages.
Getting in. The school admits 72.4% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 630–700, Math 610–720, ACT 25–31. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+ or Duolingo 115+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 50,665 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 2,439 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
International tuition is 32,160 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 50,665 USD.
Does University of Maryland-Baltimore County offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes: a Vietnamese first-year applicant may be considered for UMBC general merit scholarships, listed at $1,000–$12,000. Need-based aid, need-blind admission, and CSS Profile requirements for international students are not established by the provided pages.
What English scores does University of Maryland-Baltimore County require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland-Baltimore County?
The acceptance rate is 72.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Sanjeev Sriram2023Vlog
- Sanjeev Sriram2023Vlog
- DataLyfe2023Vlog
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This amount combines tuition and fees; the page does not separate the tuition portion.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe page says students must be admitted for general scholarship review, but does not confirm automatic review or a separate application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNone of the provided pages states that UMBC admissions ignores an international applicant’s ability to pay.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo provided page identifies a required CSS Profile or a separate international financial-aid form.
Scholarships at this school
General Merit ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page1,000 – 12,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M – ₫313M
UMBC explicitly lists international students among those eligible for general merit scholarships.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- SATACTOptional
- Teacher recommendationiRecommendation letters are optional, with up to two recommenders submitted through the Common App.Optional
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data