University of Baltimore Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Baltimore is a public research university in Baltimore, Maryland, enrolling about 1,133 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 78.74% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $61,335 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,992
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,868 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 78.74% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,133 58.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 38.16%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 39.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 56.4%
- Average SAT Score: 940
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,887
- Applicants (IPEDS): 173
- Room & Board: $19,350 annual estimate
University of Baltimore: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Baltimore, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Baltimore?
University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD (ZIP 21201-5720).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is University of Baltimore public or private?
University of Baltimore is a Public institution.
How much does University of Baltimore cost?
Published tuition: $9,992 in-state, $23,984 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,868.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,680 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,337 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,472 |
| $110,001+ | $19,406 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $39,968.
How hard is it to get into University of Baltimore?
Admission rate: 78.74%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 940 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Baltimore?
Total enrollment: 1,133 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,887 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,755 students.
About 58% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Baltimore?
150%-time completion rate: 38.16%.
First-year retention: 60.0%.
What do graduates of University of Baltimore earn?
Median earnings: $48,197 six years after entry; $61,335 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
44.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Baltimore known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Law (207 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (89 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (84 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (48 completions)
- Public Administration (38 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (37 completions)
- Psychology, General (34 completions)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (33 completions)
- Health Services Administration (32 completions)
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design (26 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Baltimore a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 78.74%; completion rate 38.16%; median earnings $61,335 at 10 years; net price $13,868. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,992
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Baltimore was $9,992.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,868
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Baltimore had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,868.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$55,472 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,868 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$39,968 4-Year In-State Tuition
$95,936 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$19,350 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$30,942 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$123,768 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Baltimore.
Financial Aid by Income Level
44.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
38.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Baltimore was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Baltimore in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,838 | $16,288 | $16,780 |
| 2014 | $8,018 | $18,396 | $14,180 |
| 2015 | $8,326 | $19,744 | $14,473 |
| 2016 | $8,596 | $20,242 | $16,300 |
| 2017 | $8,824 | $20,704 | $21,329 |
| 2018 | $8,958 | $21,076 | $21,373 |
| 2019 | $9,096 | $21,456 | $21,183 |
| 2020 | $9,096 | $21,456 | $17,206 |
| 2021 | $9,364 | $22,550 | $16,443 |
| 2022 | $9,506 | $22,956 | $17,593 |
| 2023 | $9,772 | $23,490 | $17,546 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
78.74% Acceptance Rate
173 Total Applicants
148 Students Admitted
41 First-Time Students Enrolled
27.70% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 940
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Baltimore reported total enrollment of about 1,133 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (51.2%), White (25.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.1%). About 44.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
58.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Baltimore in 2024 is 1,133 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,887 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,755 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 51.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
25.00% 100% Completion Time
38.16% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 25.00% of students graduating from University of Baltimore completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Law: 38% male / 62% female
- Business/Commerce, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 38% male / 62% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Baltimore.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$61,335 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
37.91% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1005.69% Return on Investment
3.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Baltimore.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Law: 207 completions
2. Business/Commerce, General: 89 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 84 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 48 completions
5. Public Administration: 38 completions
6. Public Administration and Social Service: 37 completions
7. Psychology, General: 34 completions
8. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 33 completions
9. Health Services Administration: 32 completions
Most popular programs at University of Baltimore.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Baltimore graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Baltimore from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $13,975
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,754
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Baltimore is a public institution located in Baltimore, MD, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Law, Business/Commerce, General, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,133 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (51.2%), White (25.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.1%). The admission rate is 78.74%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 940. The 150%-time completion rate is 38.16%. Approximately 44.89% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Baltimore, MD 21201-5720
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 38.16% graduation rate at University of Baltimore falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Baltimore located?
University of Baltimore is located in Baltimore, MD.
What is University of Baltimore's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Baltimore is 78.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 173 applicants and 148 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Baltimore cost?
Reported tuition is $9,992 and average net price is $13,868 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,350 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Baltimore?
University of Baltimore reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,887 students, Black or African American (51.2%), White (25.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Baltimore?
About 39.9% of students at University of Baltimore are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Baltimore?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Baltimore reports midpoint SAT about 940 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of University of Baltimore earn?
Median earnings are $48,197 six years after entry and $61,335 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Baltimore?
The 150%-time completion rate is 38.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Baltimore students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is University of Baltimore public or private?
University of Baltimore is a public institution located in Baltimore, MD.
Is University of Baltimore an HBCU?
No. University of Baltimore is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Baltimore a tribal college?
No. University of Baltimore is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maryland college costs
- Maryland colleges by ROI
- Baltimore, Maryland city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maryland
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.