- Acceptance rate: 79% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 370–650 reading and writing, 370–680 math
- Average net price: $17,253 a year (2022–23)
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University of Baltimore reported an acceptance rate of 79% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Baltimore reviews each application.
University of Baltimore GPA requirements
University of Baltimore requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Baltimore hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Baltimore acceptance rate
University of Baltimore admitted 100 of 127 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 79%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Baltimore is a public 4-year university in Baltimore, Maryland, with 1,432 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Baltimore in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 370 | 500 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 440 | 680 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 940 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Baltimore looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
University of Baltimore awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,253 a year at University of Baltimore in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Baltimore?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Baltimore admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does the University of Baltimore look for?
University of Baltimore requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Baltimore?
No. University of Baltimore is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 14% sent SAT scores.
What percent of applicants does the University of Baltimore accept?
University of Baltimore's acceptance rate was 79% for fall 2024: it admitted 100 of 127 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into the University of Baltimore?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Baltimore admitted 79% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Baltimore?
A lot: University of Baltimore requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are the University of Baltimore's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Baltimore's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 370–650 in reading and writing and 370–680 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does the University of Baltimore give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Baltimore awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at the University of Baltimore?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,253 a year at University of Baltimore in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Baltimore look at legacy status?
No. University of Baltimore doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Baltimore's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of BaltimoreU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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