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Chances of getting into University of Baltimore

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
89%
Admission Difficulty for University of Baltimore
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into UB and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at UB is 89%.  It ranks #26 in Maryland for lowest rate of acceptance. University of Baltimore is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 237 out of 265 applicants 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.

The UB application fee is $35 and applications are due by Feb 15.

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 2021/2022 academic year..

UB SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
955-1135
Applicants Submitting SAT 
29%
SAT Scores for University of Baltimore
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 465
SAT Composite 25th 955
SAT Scores for University of Baltimore
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 545
SAT Composite 75th 1135
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

University of Baltimore is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into University of Baltimore score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 955-1135.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Baltimore admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1135 and Above Good >94%
1045 to 1135 Avg + 89%-94%
955 to 1045 Avg - 81%-89%
865 to 955 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 865 Low <69%
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UB ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
18-20 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
6%
ACT Scores for University of Baltimore
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 18
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 18
ACT Scores for University of Baltimore
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 21
ACT Math 75th 17
ACT Composite 75th 20
Average ACT Score 19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

University of Baltimore is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

UB regularly accepts students who score 18 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 62 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 18-20.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Baltimore admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
20 and Above Good >94%
19 to 20 Avg + 89%-94%
18 to 19 Avg - 81%-89%
17 to 18 Reach 69%-81%
Less than 17 Low <69%
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UB GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
2.89
Typical High School Grades 
B-

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

You can get into UB with slightly below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Baltimore was 2.89 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #25 in Maryland for highest average GPA. 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 all applicants.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Baltimore admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 173 92 265
Accepted 156 81 237
Acceptance Rate 90% 88% 89%
Enrolled 41 25 66
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 31% 28%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

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?

University of Baltimore Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Baltimore
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161873 IPEDS survey data for University of Baltimore.

FAQs

Does University of Baltimore prefer SAT or ACT?

29% of students submit their SAT scores to UB. 6% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into University of Baltimore?

89% of those who apply are granted admission to UB. Admission competition is and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for University of Baltimore?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 955 and 1135. 29% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for University of Baltimore?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 20. 6% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.