Transfer Information: University of Baltimore (UB)

Institution Description

• Public- www.ubalt.edu
• Size: 2,097 undergraduate
• Location: Baltimore City, Maryland
• National Recognition: Ranked 111 by US News and World Reports Best Colleges is Regional Universities North

Transfer Admission

• Admission Profile: Not selective; Acceptance Rate: 78%
• Admission Requirements: Depends on student status as high school or out of high school for more than 3 years.  Standardized testing is optional for admissions
• http://www.ubalt.edu/admission/

For HS students or those out of HS less than 3 years, applying as test scores optional: Submit the following items:

1. application for admission and $35 nonrefundable application fee
2. essay/personal statement (see below)
3. official high-school transcript (must be sent directly to UBalt)
4. official standardized test scores (SAT code=5810; ACT code=1744), to be considered for scholarships
5. letter of recommendation
6. resume and list of extracurricular activities are optional but highly encouraged
7. a second essay may be requested

For HS students or those out of HS less than 3 years, applying with test scores: Submit the following items:

1. application for admission and $35 nonrefundable application fee
2. essay/personal statement (see below)
3. official high-school transcript (must be sent directly to UBalt)
4. official standardized test scores (SAT code=5810; ACT code=1744)
5. resume, list of extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation are optional but highly encouraged
6. a second essay may be requested

For applicants that are out of HS more than 3 years, submit the following items:

1. application for admission and $35 nonrefundable application fee
2. essay/personal statement
3. official high-school transcript (must be sent directly to UBalt)
4. resume
5. two letters of recommendation

• Admission Process: Common Application? No
• Deadlines: Priority Deadlines

• March 1: Maryland state grant application deadline
• Oct. 30: fall review date for spring applications
• Aug. 1: summer/final review date for fall applications
• Fees
  •  application fee- $35 nonrefundable

Financial Aid and Scholarships

• Types of Aid Available- Office of Financial Aid - http://www.ubalt.edu/admission/financial-aid/apply/undergrad.cfm

• Academic scholarships – Yes= http://www.ubalt.edu/admission/financial-aid/aid-basics/types-of-aid/scholarships.cfm

• Transfer Specific Scholarships – Yes, numerous- http://www.ubalt.edu/admission/financial-aid/aid-basics/types-of-aid/scholarships.cfm

Costs - http://www.ubalt.edu/admission/tuition-and-fees/index.cfm

A course load of 12 credits or more per semester is considered full time for undergraduates.  Web classes are an additional $41 per credit hour of tuition (in state) or $64 per credit hour of tuition (out of state).

• Laboratory fees apply to certain courses. The amount varies, depending on the course.Part-time tuition is charged at $320 per credit in-state or $1,012 out-of-state.
• Auxiliary Construction Fee is $3 per credit (from 1-11 credits). The full-time rate of $36 applies to 12 or more credits.
• Auxiliary Operating Fee is $23 per credit (from 1-11 credits). The full-time rate of $273 applies to 12 or more credits.
• Student Center Fee is $34 per credit (from 1-11 credits). The full-time rate of $407 applies to 12 or more credits.
• Student Services Fee is $16 per credit (from 1-11 credits). The full-time rate of $192 applies to 12 or more credits.
• Student Government Association Fee is a flat rate of $25.
• Technology Fee is $9 per credit (from 1-11 credits). The full-time rate of $108 applies to 12 or more credits.