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The College of Mount Saint Vincent accepts various English proficiency exams. It is mandatory for International students who are non-native English speakers to qualify for the exam. The accepted exams and minimum score are:

• Written TOEFL–550; online TOEFL–80
• IELTS–6.5
• Pearson PTE–58
• GTECH CBT–1100
• SAT EBR+W–550
• ACT English–22

As per Shiksha Study Abroad, the overall rating given to UMBC is 3.9. Some of the components that have been given good ratings are Value for Money (4.0), Quality of Faculty (4.4), Internships (4.1), etc. A few of the student reviews are given below:

• Multiple course options and post-study job options
• Excellent faculty and educational opportunities
• Great for MS in CS with great value for money

Apart from these, there are 270+ student organizations at UMBC, which allow students to pursue something outside of their studies

Here is a list of some of the people who studied at UMBC:

Students can get involved with any one of the in 260+ student clubs and organizations or take part in the athletic teams of UMBC. 

• A career center, 24/7 study spaces, and academic support
• The state-of-the-art fitness center that includes a gym, multi-purpose recreation courts, a cycling studio etc.
• Doctor services, counselling, and prayer spaces

As per unofficial sources, UMBC tuition for out-of-state students is USD 42,654. Compared with the national average tuition fee which is USD 27,320, the tuition fee at this university is higher. Apart from the tuition fee, the students are required to pay the cost of living too. For international students, the living expenses for the academic year 2024-25 are given as follows:

Given below is the tuition fee as living expenses for UMBC international students:

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• Cost of Studying in USA

For graduate courses of UMBC, a minimum GPA that is required is 3.0 in previous academic studies. For competitive programs, this condition may be higher. For UG courses, the recorded GPA that has been mentioned by the university is 3.96 for the recent class profile. For UG courses, in the High school qualification, the applicants must have further studied these courses for the following number of years.

• English: 4 years
• Social Science and History: 3 years
• Science: 3 years
• Math: 4 years
• Language Other than English: 2 years

Yes, UMBC accepts Duolingo for both and UG and PG courses. The minimum scores required in Duolingo as well as other ELP test scores are given below:

The application fee at UMBC varies as per the course levels. The UG and PG application fees are stated below:

• UG: USD 75 (Around INR 6,300)
• PG: USD 50 (Around INR 4,200)

The UG applications can be submitted via Common App, whereas, the applications for PG courses can be submitted via the graduate application form link.

The submission of GRE test score is an optional criterion for UMBC graduate applicants. This criterion may be applicable for some courses. Apart from the submission of the GRE score, make sure to submit the following documents along with the application:

• Academic transcripts
• Evidence of language proficiency
• Letters of Recommendation
• Goal statement
• Resume
• Any other additional document