#154 nationally · R1 · Maryland

University of Maryland-Baltimore County research spending

University of Maryland-Baltimore County spent $144M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #154 among US R1 and R2 universities and #4 in Maryland.

$144Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#154of 297 nationally
#4 of 5in Maryland (3% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
151The University of Texas at ArlingtonTXR1$147M
152The University of Texas at DallasTXR1$147M
153The University of Texas at El PasoTXR1$146M
154University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMDR1$144M
155University of Rhode IslandRIR1$144M
156Binghamton UniversityNYR1$142M
157University at AlbanyNYR1$142M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for University of Maryland-Baltimore County run through its research office: https://research.umbc.edu/

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Questions

How much does University of Maryland-Baltimore County spend on research?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County reported $144M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does University of Maryland-Baltimore County rank nationally for research spending?
#154 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #4 of 5 in Maryland.
Is University of Maryland-Baltimore County an R1 university?
University of Maryland-Baltimore County is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.