Anonymous
12/22/2025 19:51
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:When I visited with DD, neither of us found the campus appealing and we were told the campus is dead on weekends. Maryland really needs to build up their second tier universities (UMBC and Towson) Maryland- College Park is really their only non-suitcase school. If those two are the choices, Towson is more of a campus/traditional school while UMBC probably has better teaching (though Towson is fine too). Depends on the kid which they’d prefer- mine greatly prefers Towson, but is really hoping for UMD.🤞🏼
For STEM, UMBC is a better choice than Towson.
For the classes, yes. For a kid who wants a more traditional campus experience, OOS would be better than UMBC. It depends on the kid for what they prioritize. My DD does not just want good classes, she wants the social experience too. And I don’t blame her. However, UMBC is a great option for students who want a good education without worrying about the social scene as much.
Anonymous
12/22/2025 19:37
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:When I visited with DD, neither of us found the campus appealing and we were told the campus is dead on weekends. Maryland really needs to build up their second tier universities (UMBC and Towson) Maryland- College Park is really their only non-suitcase school. If those two are the choices, Towson is more of a campus/traditional school while UMBC probably has better teaching (though Towson is fine too). Depends on the kid which they’d prefer- mine greatly prefers Towson, but is really hoping for UMD.🤞🏼
For STEM, UMBC is a better choice than Towson.
Anonymous
12/22/2025 18:31
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
When I visited with DD, neither of us found the campus appealing and we were told the campus is dead on weekends. Maryland really needs to build up their second tier universities (UMBC and Towson) Maryland- College Park is really their only non-suitcase school. If those two are the choices, Towson is more of a campus/traditional school while UMBC probably has better teaching (though Towson is fine too). Depends on the kid which they’d prefer- mine greatly prefers Towson, but is really hoping for UMD.🤞🏼
Anonymous
12/22/2025 18:15
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:UMBC is consistently ranked very high for undergraduate teaching. There’s a ton of construction on campus - good sign re $$$, and it’s top notch for STEM. Unfortunately there is not much green space on campus and no where to go from campus, in direct contract to Towson. Worth a serious look.
My DD went to UMBC and I am just here to say she had amazing teachers. Who went above and beyond for her- like a SLAC kind of deal. They recommended her for internships every summer, helped her get a fellowship after she graduated.
She got the highest merit aid offer at the time and I think we ended up paying less than roughly 12-15k a year for her to live on campus.
Good to hear. We visited once and weren't blown away by campus but planning to go back since likely to be my kids best fit for major and cost.
There are no green spaces on the campus? Like most college campuses?
Yes there are green spaces on campus.
Okay....so that's a campus
Anonymous
12/22/2025 07:53
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:UMBC is consistently ranked very high for undergraduate teaching. There’s a ton of construction on campus - good sign re $$$, and it’s top notch for STEM. Unfortunately there is not much green space on campus and no where to go from campus, in direct contract to Towson. Worth a serious look.
My DD went to UMBC and I am just here to say she had amazing teachers. Who went above and beyond for her- like a SLAC kind of deal. They recommended her for internships every summer, helped her get a fellowship after she graduated.
She got the highest merit aid offer at the time and I think we ended up paying less than roughly 12-15k a year for her to live on campus.
Good to hear. We visited once and weren't blown away by campus but planning to go back since likely to be my kids best fit for major and cost.
There are no green spaces on the campus? Like most college campuses?
Yes there are green spaces on campus.
Anonymous
12/21/2025 22:57
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:UMBC is consistently ranked very high for undergraduate teaching. There’s a ton of construction on campus - good sign re $$$, and it’s top notch for STEM. Unfortunately there is not much green space on campus and no where to go from campus, in direct contract to Towson. Worth a serious look.
My DD went to UMBC and I am just here to say she had amazing teachers. Who went above and beyond for her- like a SLAC kind of deal. They recommended her for internships every summer, helped her get a fellowship after she graduated.
She got the highest merit aid offer at the time and I think we ended up paying less than roughly 12-15k a year for her to live on campus.
Good to hear. We visited once and weren't blown away by campus but planning to go back since likely to be my kids best fit for major and cost.
There are no green spaces on the campus? Like most college campuses?
Anonymous
12/21/2025 17:49
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Catonsville isn't Towson unfortunately, but the city is close by for fun. Etc
Anonymous
12/21/2025 11:54
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:UMBC is consistently ranked very high for undergraduate teaching. There’s a ton of construction on campus - good sign re $$$, and it’s top notch for STEM. Unfortunately there is not much green space on campus and no where to go from campus, in direct contract to Towson. Worth a serious look.
My DD went to UMBC and I am just here to say she had amazing teachers. Who went above and beyond for her- like a SLAC kind of deal. They recommended her for internships every summer, helped her get a fellowship after she graduated.
She got the highest merit aid offer at the time and I think we ended up paying less than roughly 12-15k a year for her to live on campus.
Good to hear. We visited once and weren't blown away by campus but planning to go back since likely to be my kids best fit for major and cost.
Anonymous
12/21/2025 10:22
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:UMBC is consistently ranked very high for undergraduate teaching. There’s a ton of construction on campus - good sign re $$$, and it’s top notch for STEM. Unfortunately there is not much green space on campus and no where to go from campus, in direct contract to Towson. Worth a serious look.
My DD went to UMBC and I am just here to say she had amazing teachers. Who went above and beyond for her- like a SLAC kind of deal. They recommended her for internships every summer, helped her get a fellowship after she graduated.
She got the highest merit aid offer at the time and I think we ended up paying less than roughly 12-15k a year for her to live on campus.
Anonymous
12/21/2025 03:51
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
UMBC is consistently ranked very high for undergraduate teaching. There’s a ton of construction on campus - good sign re $$$, and it’s top notch for STEM. Unfortunately there is not much green space on campus and no where to go from campus, in direct contract to Towson. Worth a serious look.
Anonymous
12/20/2025 23:10
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My DD received 20k. We are thrilled.
Merit aid or a specific scholarship.
Merit. In state.
20k total? Or per year.
Anonymous
12/20/2025 22:46
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My DD received 20k. We are thrilled.
Merit aid or a specific scholarship.
Merit. In state.
Anonymous
12/20/2025 20:25
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Does UMBC cost more or less than Towson? If your child is between those two choices, are you leaning either direction? It seems like Towson has more of a campus feel, but UMBC has an edge in STEM. Am I reading it correctly?
That information is readily available.
Not really. If you are comparing merit awards, like this thread is, it can dramatically change the out-of-pocket prices.
Anonymous
12/20/2025 19:55
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:My DD received 20k. We are thrilled.
Are you OOS?
Anonymous
12/20/2025 17:25
Subject: UMBC Scholarships?
Anonymous wrote:Does UMBC cost more or less than Towson? If your child is between those two choices, are you leaning either direction? It seems like Towson has more of a campus feel, but UMBC has an edge in STEM. Am I reading it correctly?
That information is readily available.