UB Admission Requirements

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UB is 89.4%.  Its admission rate is the 26th lowest in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UB and can you get accepted?

University of Baltimore is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 237 out of the 265 who applied were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 62 percent on standardized admission tests. University of Baltimore typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.89. 28% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into UB?

89% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Baltimore you should:

• Have a high school GPA of 2.89 or better
• Earn B- grades in high school
• Score 1050 on the SAT
• Score 19 on the ACT

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

What GPA do you need to get into University of Baltimore?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UB are to have around a 2.89 high school GPA. You can get into UB with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 2.89 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UB accepts 89% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UB is 2.89 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #25 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since UB is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to University of Baltimore. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 29% of students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Baltimore?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UB is 1050 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 955-1135. Students who get into University of Baltimore score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  UB ranks #11 in the state of Maryland for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1050 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UB regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 955 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 955, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 860, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Baltimore is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1045, you have around a 89% chance of being admitted. A 1135 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UB?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UB is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 20.  The school ranks #11 in Maryland for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally.

6 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Baltimore.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Baltimore is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UB for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 89% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 94% with a 20 ACT score.

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Baltimore is $35.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Baltimore and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Credits Accepted

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of Baltimore is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 2.89 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1050 and ACT of 19 will almost guarantee your admission.