University of Baltimore

www.ubalt.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,154

2% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,117

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.02%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

89.4%

265 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,710

50.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38%

52 Graduates

About

University of Baltimore is a higher education institution located in Baltimore city, MD. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of Baltimore were Law (216 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 1,205 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Baltimore. 60.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (463 degrees), 1.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (448 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Baltimore is $7,154, which is $−16,030 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Baltimore is $7,154, which is $−16,030 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,117.

In 2021, 76% of undergraduate students attending University of Baltimore received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,154

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Baltimore was $7,154. The cost of tuition at University of Baltimore is $−16,030 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Baltimore (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,117

2021 Value

1.55%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Baltimore had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,117. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Baltimore grew by 1.55%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Baltimore (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,350

Room and Board

$1,600

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Baltimore was of $19,350 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,600. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Baltimore (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at University of Baltimore received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Baltimore (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.02%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Baltimore was 2.02%, which represents 31 out of the 1531 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Baltimore received 265 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 3.28% annual growth. Out of those 265 applicants, 237 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 89.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,710 students enrolled at University of Baltimore in 2021. 29% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Baltimore has an overall enrollment yield of 27.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

89.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

237

Accepted Out of 265

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Baltimore was 89.4% (237 admissions from 265 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 79.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 3.28%, while admissions grew by 8.22%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Baltimore (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

29%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

29% of enrolled first-time students at University of Baltimore in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Baltimore had a total enrollment of 3,710 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Baltimore is 1,859 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,851. This means that 50.1% of students enrolled at University of Baltimore are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Baltimore, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.4% Black or African American, 37.3% White, 7.95% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Asian, 4.8% Two or More Races, 0.162% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Baltimore in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (28.9%), followed by White Female (16%) and Black or African American Male (14.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.8%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Black or African American Female (16.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Baltimore in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,710 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Baltimore is 1,859 and the part-time enrollment is 1,851. This means that 50.1% of students enrolled at University of Baltimore are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Baltimore (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Baltimore was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Baltimore had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Baltimore (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
1,426 enrolled students
White
1,383 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
295 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Baltimore is 38.4% Black or African American, 37.3% White, 7.95% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Asian, 4.8% Two or More Races, 0.162% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.162% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 123 students (3.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 251 more women than men received degrees from University of Baltimore. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Baltimore is white (463 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (448 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of Baltimore is Law (216 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Baltimore, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (259 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (42 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (103 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Baltimore are Social workers, all other (173,521 people), Police officers (135,266 people), Other managers (103,177 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (83,701 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (61,210 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Baltimore in 2021 are Legal (259 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (42 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (103 degrees), Protective Services (128 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (67 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Baltimore are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at University of Baltimore are Legal (259 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (42 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (103 degrees), Protective Services (128 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (67 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Justice, public order, & safety activities

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Baltimore are Justice, public order, & safety activities (344,366 people), Elementary & secondary schools (218,440 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (161,921 people), Individual & family services (131,433 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (98,044 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Baltimore.

Most Common (2021)

General Business
152 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
60 degree-majors awarded
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects
42 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Baltimore was General Business with 152 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Baltimore according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

477

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

728

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 477 degrees were awarded to men at University of Baltimore, which is 0.655 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (728).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Baltimore by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 101 degrees were awarded to men at University of Baltimore in Law, which is 0.878 times less than the 115 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 115 degrees were awarded to men at University of Baltimore in Law, which is 1.14 times more than the 101 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

16%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 16% of students graduating from University of Baltimore completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Baltimore is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
463 degrees awarded
Black or African American
448 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Baltimore is white (463 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (448 degrees).

4.07% of degree recipients (49 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
305 degrees awarded
White Female
259 degrees awarded
White Male
204 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Baltimore is black or african american female (305 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (259 degrees).

Operations

University of Baltimore has an endowment valued at nearly $70.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 799k (1.14%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of Baltimore had a total salary expenditure of 113M. University of Baltimore employs 60 Associate professors, 55 Professors and 37 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Baltimore are Male Associate professor (32), Male Professor (30), and Female Associate professor (28).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Baltimore are: Management, with 111 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 81 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 55 employees.

Endowment

$70.2M

2021 Endowment

36.5%

growth from 2020

University of Baltimore has an endowment valued at about $70.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Baltimore grew 36.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Baltimore (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$8.59M - Federal
$6.5M - State
$790k - Local

As of 2021, University of Baltimore received $8.59M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $6.5M from state grants and contracts, and $790k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$62.4M

2021 Salaries

5.34%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Baltimore paid a median of $62.4M in salaries, which represents 55.3% of their overall expenditure ($113M) and a 5.34% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$19.9M

Instructional Salaries

176

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Baltimore paid a total of $19.9M to 176 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

60 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

111 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Baltimore were Associate professor with 60 employees, Professor with 55 employees, and Lecturer with 37 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Baltimore were Management with 111 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 81 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Baltimore was Male Associate professor with 32 employees, Male Professor with 30 employees, and Female Associate professor with 28 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Baltimore.