Fast Facts - UMB Fast Facts UMB Fast Facts Opened in 1807, the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is Maryland’s public health, law, and human services university, dedicated to excellence in education, research, clinical care, and service. UMB enrolls nearly 6,800 students in six nationally ranked professional schools — Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Social Work — and the interdisciplinary School of Graduate Studies. The University offers 99 doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, and certificate programs and confers most of the professional practice doctoral degrees awarded in Maryland. UMB is a thriving academic health center combining cutting-edge biomedical research and exceptional patient care. UMB’s extramural funding totaled $636 million in Fiscal Year 2025, and each tenured/tenure-track faculty member brings $1.46 million in research grants, on average, into UMB every year. UMB’s 14-acre BioPark is Baltimore’s biggest biotechnology cluster, with nearly 40 tenants and more than 1,000 employees. The research park fuels the commercialization of new drugs, treatments, and medical devices. Mission To improve the human condition and serve the public good of Maryland and society at-large through education, research, clinical care, and service. Vision The University will excel as a preeminent institution in its missions to educate professionals, conduct research that addresses real-world issues affecting the human condition, provide excellent clinical care and practice, and serve the public with dedication to improve health, justice, and the public good. The University will become a dominant economic leader of the region through innovation, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and interdisciplinary and interprofessional teamwork. The University will extend its reach with hallmark local and global initiatives that positively transform lives and our economy. The University will be a beacon to the world as an environment for learning and discovery that is rich in diversity and inclusion. The University’s pillars of professionalism are civility, accountability, transparency, and efficiency. The University will be a vibrant community where students, faculty, staff, visitors, and neighbors are engaged intellectually, culturally, and socially. Core Values Respect and Integrity  |  Well-Being and Sustainability Equity and Justice       |  Innovation and Discovery Learn More About UMB's Core Values Employees 7,933 As of Fall 2025 The Campus Located in Baltimore, the UMB campus and the University of Maryland BioPark combine for: 72 acres 7.2 million gross square feet of space 59 buildings Campus Maps Students 6,784 As of Fall 2025 Degrees at UMB 99 degree and certificate programs 2,364 degrees awarded (FY 2025) UMB Program Explorer Explore the Campus Located in Baltimore, the University of Maryland Baltimore is a wonderful place for young people to learn and explore before launching their careers. Colleges in Baltimore attract talented and diverse students and faculty, boast impressive campus resources, and help foster deep connections to the community, the nation, and the world. Students: The Future of Care As the state’s only public health, law, and human services university, UMB confers the majority of professional practice doctoral degrees awarded in Maryland each year. Student Demographics 68% In-State 32% Out-of-State 74% Female 26% Male 22% African American 53% Minorities * *Minorities includes African American, Asian, Hispanic, American Indian, Pacific Islander, and multi-race. Enrollment by Program 86% Professional/Graduate 14% Undergraduate Program Name # of students % of total Nurses 954 14% Dental Hygienists 28 0.4% Medical Technologists 0.0% Undergraduate Total 983 14% Biomedical 1,341 20% Nurses 1,115 16% Social Workers 878 13% Lawyers 721 11% Physicians 618 9% Dentists 586 9% Pharmacists 334 5% Physical Therapists 208 3% Professional/Graduate Total 5,801 86% Total - Fall 2025 6,784 100% National Rankings School Ranking Dentistry 8th* — National Institutes of Health Funding, FY 2024 Law 4th — State and Local Clerkships, Princeton Review , 2025 4th — Health Care Law, U.S. News & World Report , 2025 4th — Part-Time Law, U.S. News & World Report , 2025 8th — Clinical Training, U.S. News & World Report , 2025 9th — Dispute Resolution, U.S. News & World Report , 2025 Medicine 9th* — Total Research Funding, Association of American Medical Colleges, 2024 12th* — Research and Development, National Science Foundation, 2024 Top 25%** — Research and Primary Care, U.S. News & World Report , 2025 Nursing 1st* — Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nursing Leadership and Management, Online Programs 1st* — MSN Nursing Leadership and Management, Graduate Programs T-1st* Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner T-4th* — DNP Family Nurse Practitioner T-6th* — DNP Overall T-7th* — MSN Overall All U.S. News & World Report, 2025 T-10th * — Bachelor of Science in Nursing, U.S. News & World Report 2026 Pharmacy 15th U.S. News & World Report, 2024 Social Work 24th U.S. News & World Report, 2024 * Ranking among public universities ** Among 197 accredited medical schools For more information, contact the UMB Office of Government Affairs at 410-269-5087. History School of Medicine Founded 1807 The Maryland General Assembly chartered the College of Medicine in 1807; it is now the nation’s oldest public medical school. More About the School of Medicine Rechartering the College of Medicine 1812 The Maryland General Assembly rechartered the College of Medicine as the University of Maryland and expanded its mission. Carey School of Law Founded 1824 The forerunner of Maryland Carey Law , the Maryland Law Institute, was opened in 1824. More About Francis Carey School of Law School of Dentistry Founded 1840 The world’s first dental college, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery , was chartered in 1840. More About the School of Dentistry School of Pharmacy Founded 1841 The following year in 1841, the Maryland General Assembly chartered the College of Pharmacy , making it the fourth-oldest pharmacy school in the nation. More About the University of Pharmacy School of Nursing Founded 1889 In 1889, Louisa Parsons, a colleague of Florence Nightingale, established the School of Nursing , one of the nation’s oldest formal nursing training programs, at the University of Maryland. More About the School of Nursing School of Graduate Studies Founded 1918 To promote and enhance research, scholarship, and advanced study, the School of Graduate Studies opened. More About the School of Graduate Studies School of Social Work Founded 1961 In response to growing social and cultural needs, the School of Social Work opened in 1961. More About the School of Social Work Learn about other historical firsts associated with UMB Employment: Fall 2025 Employment Type Number of Employees Faculty 3,108 Executive/Professional 2,808 Support Personnel 1,244 Total Regular Employees 7,160 Student Employees 773 Total Employees 7,933 Employee Demographics 62% Female 38% Male 25% African American 50% Minorities Join Our Diverse Workforce Driving the Economy Dramatic Achievements Fiscal Year 2025: Awarded $636 million in grants and contracts Yield: $1.46 million research dollars per core faculty With combined research expenditures of $1.39 billion , UMB and the University of Maryland, College Park ranked No. 11 among public institutions in the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development survey for FY23. Return on Investment Yields $10 in economic activity for each $1 of state general fund appropriation Generates nearly 16,800 jobs Along with UMB’s affiliated physician practices and the University of Maryland Medical System, generates $8.6 billion in annual economic activity (Return on Investment figures are for Fiscal Year 2024) An Entrepreneurial University FY 2026 - Sources of Funds Research Grants and Contracts 35% Clinical (Patient) Care 28% State Funds 23% Tuition and Fees 11% Auxiliary Fees 3% Total: $1.625 billion 100% Visit the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Strategic Planning, and Assessment’s website for more data. Community and Civic Engagement in Baltimore Creating Community The Office of Community and Civic Engagement partners with community-based, local, state, and national organizations to improve health, education, economic, and social conditions in West Baltimore, with much of the support provided in direct services at the Community Engagement Center. Community and Civic Engagement Embracing the City The EMBRACE Initiative offers a wide range of support and resources in areas such as violence prevention,youth development, juvenile justice, adult re-entry, and community organizing. It works with “credible messengers” — people with lived experience such as individuals recently released from prison — to give the Baltimore community a voice in these efforts. EMBRACE Initiative Mentoring the Next Generation The CURE Scholars Program s a long-term mentoring initiative that is designed to excite West Baltimore middle and high school students about STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects and begin preparing them for potential careers in research and health care. UMB CURE Scholars Program Reducing Violence and Trauma in Baltimore The Center for Violence Prevention works to conduct community-based participatory research, provide creative and impactful education, and inform and advocate for impactful policies that will reduce violence and trauma in Baltimore. Center for Violence Prevention Health Care/Legal and Social Justice Services School of Dentistry 77,000-plus: Patient visits recorded each year, with more than 20,000 patients treated The only dental school in Maryland is the largest Maryland provider of oral health services to Medicaid children and the largest provider of oral health care to people living with HIV disease who are uninsured or underinsured. School of Nursing 1,600: Patients served by the Governor’s Wellmobile Program in Fiscal Year 2025 UMSON operates the Governor’s Wellmobile Program , which has provided continuous primary and preventive care services since its founding in 1994. Operating four days a week, it delivers care primarily to Spanish- and French-speaking, uninsured, and underserved immigrants in Prince George’s County, addressing common chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Francis King Carey School of Law 75,000: Hours of free legal services provided by students and faculty annually through 18 legal clinics The Center for Dispute Resolution, Cannabis Legal Resource Center, Chacón Center for Immigrant Justice, Gibson-Banks Center for Race and the Law, and Legal Resource Center for Public Health Law Policy provide services and advocacy to improve laws and lives in Maryland and beyond. School of Pharmacy 2.6 million: Marylanders helped since 1972 by the Maryland Poison Center, a free 24/7 phone service staffed by pharmacists and nurses certified as specialists in poison information. UMSOP provides clinical service to about 32,000 patients each year at over 35 practice settings in specialties such as community pharmacy, oncology, pediatrics, HIV/AIDS, mental health, geriatrics, palliative care, endocrinology, family medicine, and pulmonary. Students provide 190,000-plus hours of pharmacy services each year. School of Medicine 1.6 million: In-patient and outpatient visits at the University of Maryland Medical Center and clinical practice locations throughout Maryland Faculty, staff, and students annually contribute hundreds of hours of community outreach in hospitals, clinics, homeless shelters, and schools, while programs such as Mini-Med School, Mini-Med School for Kids, and the Seniors Medical Institute provide free faculty-led classes designed to improve health and well-being. School of Social Work 329,720: Hours of practicum service provided to Maryland citizens by UMSSW students during the 2024-25 academic year The Center for Restorative Change brings together the resources of community outreach initiatives such as Promise Heights, B’more for Healthy Babies, the Positive Schools Center, and the Rise Family Support Center to promote social justice and the well-being of individuals and communities. Non-Discrimination Policy The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any educational program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination. Produced by the Office of Communications and Public Affairs , updated December 2025. Download the PDF version of Fast Facts University of Maryland Baltimore The University of Maryland, Baltimore is the founding campus of the University System of Maryland. 620 W. 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