UB Admission Requirements

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UB Admission Overview

UB admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UB admitted 78.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.89 GPA (B) and SAT 740-1330. UB is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UB is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UB Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

78.7%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The UB acceptance rate is 78.7%. Last year, 100 of 127 applicants were admitted. That is the 19th lowest acceptance rate in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

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

UB is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

University of Baltimore typically attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.89. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UB GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.89

Typical High School Grades

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.89

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UB typically have around a 2.89 GPA (B) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have slightly below average high school grades. UB is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #25 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UB SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

740-1330

Freshmen who sent SAT

14%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 370
Math 370
Composite 740

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 650
Math 680
Composite 1330

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UB typically score around a 1040 SAT (middle 50% 740–1330) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 47th percentile nationally. UB ranks #15 in the state of Maryland for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 740 to 1330

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SAT policy

UB is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1040 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Baltimore
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1330+	Above 75th	>88%
1040 to 1330	Avg +	79%-88%
740 to 1040	Avg -	66%-79%
Below 740	Below mid-50	<66%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UB ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

Not Reported

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

75th Percentile Scores

English N/A
Math N/A
Composite N/A

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the UB chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

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

University of Baltimore admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	80	46	127
Accepted	58	41	100
Acceptance Rate	72%	89%	79%
Enrolled	16	20	37
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	28%	49%	37%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Baltimore
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UB is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 78.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.89 GPA (about an B average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (740-1330); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025