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University of Baltimore

University of Baltimore

Baltimore, MD · City · 1,133 students
WebsiteForbes rankingScorecard
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$13,868
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$61,335
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
79%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Baltimore (UBalt), located in the vibrant Mount Vernon cultural district, is best known for its career-focused curriculum and deep integration with the city’s professional landscape. Its highly regarded Merrick School of Business and College of Public Affairs offer standout programs in business administration, criminal justice, and simulation and game design, while its prestigious School of Law provides excellent pathways for aspiring legal professionals. The campus culture is diverse, adult-friendly, and highly practical, catering to motivated commuter and transfer students who balance academics with active internships in the surrounding city. What sets UBalt apart is its "Knowledge That Works" philosophy and its status as an exceptionally transfer-friendly hub, making it an ideal choice for students seeking a seamless, affordable transition from community college to a high-impact bachelor's degree.

Wikipedia:The University of Baltimore is a public university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland. UBalt consists of four colleges in applied arts and sciences, business, law, and public affairs. The University of Baltimore School of Law is one of Maryland's two law schools.

Location
Baltimore, MD, 21201-5720 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,992$23,984
Books & supplies$1,600$1,600
Cost of attendance$37,036$51,596
Average net price$13,868Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$23,984
In-state: $9,992
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$51,596
In-state: $37,036
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $13,868
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ubalt.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Baltimore’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$24,972
Housing$20,376
Books & supplies$1,600
Personal expenses$2,424
Transportation$2,224
Total published by the school$51,596
See how the in-state total ($37,036) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
University of Baltimore’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$10,412
Housing$20,376
Books & supplies$1,600
Personal expenses$2,424
Transportation$2,224
Total published by the school$37,036
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,680
$30–48k
$14,337
$48–75k
$17,472
$110k+
$19,406
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
25%
Back for yr 2
60%
Transferred
23%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
40% graduated · 33% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 25% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,197
10 yrs after entry$61,335
Debt
Median at graduation$23,250
Monthly payment$246
Middle 50% owe$7k–$27k
90th percentile$36,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
79%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
940
R 370–650 · M 370–680
ACT midpoint
19
SAT middle 50%: 740–1330
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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
10 : 1
Pell grant
45%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$28,800
Independent
55%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
42%
Race & ethnicity
White
26%
Hispanic
5%
Black
51%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
7%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,197
After 10 yrs
$61,335
Business/Commerce, General116
Graphic Communications40
Criminal Justice and Corrections31
Psychology, General26
Public Health25
Non-Professional Legal Studies20
Human Services, General19
Information Science/Studies18
Security Science and Technology14
Political Science and Government14
English Language and Literature, General12
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication9
Philosophy9
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7
Visual and Performing Arts, Other5
History3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$76M
Full-time faculty
56%
Faculty salary
$13,975/mo
Teaching spend
$16,754
per student
Federal loans
38%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$6M research spending · 7 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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