University of Baltimore
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. solid earnings of $63,400 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Baltimore is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland with approximately 1,133 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Baltimore has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,868 per year. The graduation rate is 38%, and the typical graduate earns $63,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 47% graduation rate and 65% freshman retention rate suggest that many students who start here don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. That said, if you do complete a degree, the $63,400 median earnings at a relatively affordable $17,546/year net price make the investment reasonable, especially for students drawn to UBalt's focused strengths in law, business, and public affairs. This school is worth considering if you have a clear professional goal and a solid plan to stay on track — it rewards students who know what they want.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Baltimore graduates earn most above the national rate in Human Services, General ($58,117 vs $48,597 nationally), and most below it in Information Science/Studies ($54,529 vs $85,294).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 116 | $71,211 | $68,407 | +$2,804 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 31 | $63,032 | $55,378 | +$7,654 |
| Psychology, General | 26 | $48,862 | $50,706 | −$1,844 |
| Human Services, General | 19 | $58,117 | $48,597 | +$9,520 |
| Information Science/Studies | 18 | $54,529 | $85,294 | −$30,765 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 | $48,981 | $48,590 | +$391 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 9 | $49,445 | $50,497 | −$1,052 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | $64,305 | $55,693 | +$8,612 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 1 | $48,988 | $57,149 | −$8,161 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,133 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Baltimore?
University of Baltimore has an acceptance rate of 79%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is University of Baltimore hard to get into?
Not especially. University of Baltimore has an acceptance rate of 79%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does University of Baltimore cost?
The average net price at University of Baltimore is about $13,868 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at University of Baltimore?
University of Baltimore has a graduation rate of 38%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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