The University of Baltimore is located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. UB was established in 1925 by a group of Baltimore business professionals. It sought to provide educational opportunities for working men and women. UB offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study, and is organized into the following academic schools and colleges:
UB is home to numerous academic clubs and student organizations. The UB Post is the school's monthly, student-run newspaper. The university also hosts chapters of several honor societies like Alpha Chi, Beta Gamma Sigma and Beta Alpha Psi.
The main campus of University Of Baltimore is in Baltimore, MD (a large city). The school is a public school. University Of Baltimore offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to law, business and management, family and social work, and medical administration.
University Of Baltimore does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 50% of people who applied to the school were accepted. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 520. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 410 or more.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at University Of Baltimore are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 5,421 enrolled students.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Baltimore
Charles at Mount Royal
Baltimore, MD 21201-208
General Phone: (410) 837-4200
http://www.ubalt.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 403 | business, business management, accounting, taxation, marketing, international business, business and related services |
| Law | 354 | law, legal professions, tax law |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 103 | criminal justice and police, forensic science |
| Liberal Arts | 82 | interdisciplinary studies, English, history, American government and politics |
| Family and Social Work | 77 | public administration, human services, community organization, adult development and aging |
| Medical Administration | 65 | health services administration |
| Design | 53 | design and applied arts, design and visual communication |
| Therapy and Counseling | 44 | psychology courses, psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 44 | information science, computer graphics, computer and info science, data processing tech, system administration, network management |
| Media | 20 | public relations and advertising |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 4 | real estate |
| Art Studies | 0 | visual and performing arts |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
| Fine Arts | 0 | crafts and folk art |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Baltimore in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 517 | 15 |
| Master's degree | 426 | 14 |
| First-professional degree | 292 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 12 |
| Doctor's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Baltimore had a total enrollment of 5,421 students (2,747 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 42% |
| Graduate | 38% |
| First Professional | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 46% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 3% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 30% |
| 30-34 | 14% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 97% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Baltimore, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 768 | 386 | 50% | 172 | 45% |
| Men | 322 | 193 | 60% | 89 | 46% |
| Women | 446 | 193 | 43% | 83 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 530 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 94% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 5% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,051 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,557 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,450 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Baltimore participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 210200)
University Of Baltimore has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 73 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $132,265 | 3 | $121,186 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 4 | $51,265 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $115,838 | 8 | $77,452 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 41 | $130,101 | 8 | $131,657 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $96,711 | 26 | $98,491 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $81,367 | 22 | $78,703 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $68,442 | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 5 | $56,344 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 93 | $106,143 | 62 | $91,576 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
System Administration/Administrator
System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Community Organization and Advocacy
Human Services, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MEDIA
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Services Administration
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Forensic Science and Technology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Baltimore Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in medical administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
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