2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,117

Net Price

89%

Admitted

28%

Enrolled

38%

Graduation Rate

11/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Baltimore

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 3,710. In 2021, there were 50 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #9 in Maryland and ranks #1010 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate

Psychology Graduates

50

Total Enrollment

3,710

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Ranking for University of Baltimore

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#9

Maryland Rank

Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Maryland, University of Baltimore ranks #9.

#1010

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Baltimore ranks #1010.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Baltimore offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Counseling Psychology.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSPG CERT
Counseling and Applied Psychology9
Counseling Psychology9
General Psychology32
Total Graduates3218
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 265 students applied to the University of Baltimore. The university admitted 89% and 28% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Maryland universities is 9,202. On average, all Maryland institutions admit 75% and 17% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Baltimore students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 68%. Compared to all Maryland four or more years colleges, the percentage is 74%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Baltimore is 38%, compared to 58% for all Maryland universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 92%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UBalt to Maryland Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Baltimore to the average of all Maryland four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UBalt

265

Applicants

89%

Percent Admitted

28%

Percent Enrolled

68%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

38%

Graduation Rate

MD Colleges

9,202

Applicants

75%

Percent Admitted

17%

Percent Enrolled

74%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

58%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 195 or 60% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 132 or 40% part-time faculty members employed at University of Baltimore. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 176 or 54%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UBalt

11 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

60%

Percent Full-Time

40%

Percent Part-Time

54%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MD Colleges

12 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

53%

Percent Full-Time

47%

Percent Part-Time

48%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Baltimore the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,154, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,600.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $14,094 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,670.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Baltimore in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Baltimore2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$0
On-Campus Living Expenses$0
Total Living Expenses$0
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$7,154
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,600
Total Undergraduate Expenses$8,754
In-State, Graduate Tuition$14,094
In-State, Graduate Fees$1,670
Total Graduate Expenses$15,764
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Baltimore is $17,117. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Baltimore presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$14,787$15,007
$30,001 – $48,000$16,576$14,703
$48,001 – $75,000$17,685$18,814
$75,001 – $110,000$19,871$21,111
$110,001 and more$24,521$22,910
US Department of Education

Compare University of Baltimore to all Maryland universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UBalt

$8,754

Cost to Attend

$5,735

Average Financial Aid

85%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,117

Net Price

MD Colleges

$38,787

Cost to Attend

$16,010

Average Financial Aid

87%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,843

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 53 or 85%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,444 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,735.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,444$5,735
Pell Grants756$4,127
Federal Student Loans726$7,671
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Baltimore to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UBalt

1,444

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

756

Number of Pell Grants

26%

Pell Grants

726

Federal Student Loans

25%

Federal Student Loans

MD Colleges

3,906

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

1,879

Number of Pell Grants

24%

Pell Grants

2,051

Federal Student Loans

26%

Federal Student Loans

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