UB Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 78.74%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 940. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,992
- Out-of-State Tuition: $23,984
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UB:
- Total Enrollment: 3,187, including 813 online students
- 1,432 Undergraduate, 1,755 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.4% men, 61.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 38%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 20%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 60%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 118 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 13 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 43 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UB Overview
University of Baltimore (UB) is a four-year, public school located in Baltimore, MD. University of Baltimore was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UB's tuition & fees is $9,992 for Maryland residents and $23,984 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $7,268.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,187 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
UB's acceptance rate is 78.74% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 37.00%. The median SAT score is 940.
UB ranked 18th in Maryland Colleges rankings. University of Baltimore is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Baltimore is $9,992 for in-state students and $23,984 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $16,574 for in-state students and $23,468 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,217 for Maryland residents and $24,488 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,923 for Maryland residents and $23,964 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,992 | $23,984 |
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| Graduate | $16,574 | $23,468 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,217 | $24,488 |
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| Graduate | $16,923 | $23,964 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Baltimore offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.
Special Learning Opportunities at UB
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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