University of Maryland-Baltimore County Top Questions

Students seeking diversity (the school is one of the most diverse in the country) and the best bang-for-your-buck are suited for UMBC. Half of the student body lives off campus, but with so many commons areas, clubs, and activities, there is never a shortage of ways to meet others and gain wisdom and growth. There is a new arts center and everything is centrally located in a small area.

Someone who likes to get involved in the community as well as succeed academically.

If you like small schools, UMBC is the place for you. People are unique and aren't afraid to express themselves in whatever way they choose. Most classes are small, only a few are big lectures with several hundred people. UMBC is a great school if you want to focus on academics. There are only a few sororities and fraternities, but students who are part of Greek Life are very passionate about it. Dorms are nice and clean, and everyone is super friendly. Age is not a factor that determines who your friends are.

If you are invested in putting your all into doing your work and conducting research, this is the place for you.

Smart and motivated individuals should attend this university because it is very cut throat.

A person who is career-oriented and is hard-working.

People should attend this school if their main focus is on academics and not to much on any kind of social aspect. It is a great academic school and the classes aren't to far of a walk. You should attend this school if you want to get a good education and still see NCAA division 1 sports.

Students that are serious about thier studies

In my opinion, I think anyone who would like to learn more about other cultures and those who are serious about their future should attend UMBC. The facilities are spectacular and there are plenty of fun things to do in between studying or doing other extracurricular activities.

Someone who is of above average intelligence and who can work well under large amounts of academic strain. It would be perferable if you don't have a social life or can easily balance a social life and your education at the same time.