Explore University of Maryland, Baltimore County Hillel
UMBC Hillel is developing tomorrows Jewish leaders today. In collaboration with students we are able to create innovative and inclusive Jewish community that encourages growth gained through personal experience. UMBC offers a Judaic studies minor and certified Kosher food options on campus.Undergraduate Enrollment
10,434 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
3,658 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Jewish Studies Offered Yes
- Jewish Studies Major or Minor Minor
- Study Abroad in Israel University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
- Israel Fellow No
- JLIC Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant No
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution Passed
- Anti-Israel Encampment, Spring 2024 Yes
Kosher Dining
The university offers on campus certified kosher dining in the dining hall and at a la cart options throughout campus. Additionally, UMBC Hillel offers certified kosher meals on Shabbat and observed holiday experiences as well as at all programming throughout the year.
Options: University meal plan-no extra cost
Religious Services
UMBC Hillel offers a Friday evening Shabbat experience every week the semester is in session. We celebrate the practice, values and themes of the Jewish holiday cycle by offering related programming on and around each holiday.
Frequency: Contact this hillel
Additional Campus Information
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- Private/Public Public
- Acceptance Rate 74%
- U.S. Region Mid-Atlantic
- Commuter/Residential Commuter
- Tuition In-State $9,238
- Tuition Out-of-State $26,594
- Out-of-State/Int’l 6% / 5%
- Greek Life Yes
Trips & Experiences
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