University of Baltimore

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U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category

U.S. News rank Category Name Rank Not Published Regional Universities (North)

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Summary

University of Baltimore is a public institution that was founded in 1925. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,226, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 47 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Baltimore's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (North), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,330 (2010-11); out-of-state tuition and fees are $16,846 (2010-11).

School mission (as provided by the school):

Mission The University of Baltimore provides innovative education in law, business and the applied liberal arts to serve the needs of a diverse population. A public university, the University of Baltimore offers excellent teaching and a supportive community for upper-division undergraduate, graduate and professional students in an environment distinguished by academic research and public service. The University: makes excellence accessible to traditional and nontraditional students motivated by professional advancement and civic awareness; establishes a foundation for lifelong learning, personal development and social responsibility; combines theory and practice to create meaningful, real-world solutions to 21st-century urban challenges; and is an integral partner in the culture, commerce and future of Baltimore and the region.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1925
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	semester
Setting	urban
2010 Endowment	N/A

Applying

Interested in applying to University of Baltimore? Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due February 1. The application fee at University of Baltimore is $30. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 58.3 percent.

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Selectivity	less selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate	58%
Application deadline	N/A
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	February 1

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at University of Baltimore is 20:1. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76.0 percent.

Class sizes	N/A
Student-faculty ratio	20:1
4-year graduation rate	N/A
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
Information not available

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Student Life

University of Baltimore has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,226.

Total enrollment	6,501
Student gender distribution	N/A
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity	N/A
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority	N/A
Collegiate athletic association	N/A

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Campus Info & Services

University of Baltimore offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. University of Baltimore also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Of the students at University of Baltimore, 100 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Baltimore.

Students who have cars on campus	100% - High
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

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In-state tuition and fees	$7,330 (2010-11)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$16,846 (2010-11)
Room and board	$13,600 (2010-11) - High
Financial aid statistics	N/A

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* Overview details based on 2010 data