The UMBC community is proud to be named an "Up-and-Coming" campus by college presidents and provosts across the nation - in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges Guide. UMBC is among the Top 5 national universities recognized as innovators, along with George Mason, Clemson, University of Southern California and Arizona State University. Other schools on the list include Drexel, Northeastern, University of California – Irvine and Ohio State.
This recognition speaks to what we've known all along. We stand out in combining our commitment to undergraduate education with achievements in graduate education and research and success in engaging students of all backgrounds. It's exciting to see our reputation catch up with reality!
UMBC is on the move. The dedication and exceptional achievements of our students, faculty, staff and alumni continually fuel the momentum, helping the University grow in amazing ways.