The University of Baltimore is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104. (267.284.5000)
On June 22, 2017 the Commission reaffirmed UBalt's accreditation. The next evaluation is scheduled for 2025-2026
The MSCHE peer review team will visit the UBalt campus Spring 2026.
Middle States has rigorous standards that serve as a framework for institutional effectiveness and academic performance. As part of reaccreditation, every 8 years the University engages in a comprehensive and reflective process to demonstrate its commitment to these standards and to continuous improvement. The process consists of:
Middle States points out that “[t]he accrediting process is intended to strengthen and sustain the quality and integrity of higher education, making it worthy of public confidence and minimizing the scope of external control.” The extent to which UBalt fulfills its responsibilities in this process is a reflection of a commitment to the quality of the education the University offers.
The University has assessed its performance relative to the 14 Middle States standards. The Self-Study Steering Committee is being co-chaired by Special Assistant to the President Catherine Andersen and Economics Professor Daniel Gerlowski.
UB’s self-study is organized around five major themes:
Self -Study Report.
Please email all comments, concerns, and/or questions to msche@ubalt.edu
Communication with the campus on the Self-Study project have included regular updates via Daily Digest, emails from the President, and presentations linked below. The MSCHE Steering Committee leadership has regularly provided "MSCHE Updates" with shared governance:
University Faculty Senate - monthly meeting "MSCHE Updates"
University Staff Senate - monthly meeting "MSCHE Updates"
Student Government leadership - semester "MSCHE Updates"
The following communication announced the Self-Study Project: Community Message from President April 25, 2024
The following communication initiated a pivot in the Self-Study design: September 2025 Update from MSCHE
Middle States member institutions are required to file an Institutional Profile annually. Learn more about the profile.
Middle States Resources
Accrediting Bodies
In addition to its Middle States accreditation, the University of Baltimore is accredited by the following organizations: