University of Baltimore

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Baltimore, MD

$7,014

Avg in-state tuition

$19,374

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Baltimore

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Baltimore is a small public university located on an urban campus in Baltimore, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,899, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The university offers 28 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 34%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,014, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,374.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

80% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

34% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-31

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 930-1078

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

4k

Students enrolled

100%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

Black

40%

White

35%

Hispanic

7%

Unknown

5%

Asian

5%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

61%

Socio-economic diversity

43% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

4,169

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

93% On-campus

7% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 7% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 4% online

Master's Check Bold 13% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $7,014 $19,374
Graduate $13,824 $20,034

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,600
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $19,350
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,150
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,150

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $8,614 $20,974
Off-campus without family $32,114 $44,474
Off-campus with family $12,764 $25,124

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

43%

State Grant Aid

30%

Institution Grant Aid

78%

Pell Grant

43%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,225
State Grant Aid $3,198
Institution Grant Aid $3,339
Pell Grant Aid $4,102

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debt after graduation

$45k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

History

BA

MA

DOC

8

Legal Professions And Studies

BA

MA

DOC

9

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

10

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

11

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

13

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

14

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

15

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.