Is UMBC a research university?

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Yes, UMBC is a research university. It was designated a Doctoral University with Very High Research Activity – also known as Carnegie R1. This designation was recently re-confirmed in the most recent 2024/25 R1 Classification, placing this university among the top 187 research universities in the na

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