Admission Requirements

Test Optional

The University of Baltimore is test score optional for first-time undergraduate admission consideration. Plan to attend one of our information sessions or connect with an admission counselor for additional information. Apply now.

You don't have any time to waste, so we made applying to The University of Baltimore as simple as possible. Simply choose the category which best describes you:

For students still in high school or who have been out of high school for less than 3 years, and who are applying test Optional:
Submit the following items: application for admission and $35 nonrefundable application fee essay/personal statement (see below) official high-school transcript (must be sent directly to UBalt) official standardized test scores (SAT code=5810; ACT code=1744), to be considered for scholarships letter of recommendation resume and list of extracurricular activities are optional but highly encouraged a second essay may be requested

For students still in high school or who have been out of high school for less than 3 years, and who are applying test Optional:

Submit the following items:

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

For students still in high school or who have been out of high school for less than 3 years, and are applying with test scores:
Submit the following items: application for admission and $35 nonrefundable application fee essay/personal statement (see below) official high-school transcript (must be sent directly to UBalt) official standardized test scores (SAT code=5810; ACT code=1744) resume, list of extracurricular activities and letters of recommendation are optional but highly encouraged a second essay may be requested

For students still in high school or who have been out of high school for less than 3 years, and are applying with test scores:

Submit the following items:

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

For students who are more than three years beyond high school:
Submit the following items: application for admission and $35 nonrefundable application fee essay/personal statement official high-school transcript (must be sent directly to UBalt) resume two letters of recommendation

For students who are more than three years beyond high school:

Submit the following items:

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

Transcripts must be sent directly to UBalt from Parchment (or other sources) to be considered official. Transcripts forwarded by prospective students are not considered official and cannot be used to review students for an admission decision. Therefore, please request that all transcripts be sent directly to documents@ubalt.edu.

For your Essay/Personal Statement, we ask that each applicant submit 250-500 words on one of the following:

the major that interests you and why
why you believe The University of Baltimore is the school for you
a significant experience and its impact on you
another topic of your choice (a graded school paper may be substituted for the writing sample)

Priority Deadlines

At The University of Baltimore, students can apply for admission for the upcoming semester when it is convenient for them to do so. Early admission is encouraged, of course– you're more likely to find a spot in the classes you want when you apply early– but we accept applications up to the start of every semester.
To be eligible for the State of Maryland scholarships and grants, the 2024-2025 FAFSA must by submitted by June 1, 2024.

After we receive your application, you will be emailed login information to check your application status online. We notify applicants of admission on a rolling basis—you will receive an admission decision from us as soon as your application file is complete.

We encourage you to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form so you can become eligible for financial aid.

Students with more than 30 college credits should apply as a transfer student.

If you are unable to submit your application online, download the required forms and send your application by mail.

Questions? Contact your personal admission counselor

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