University of Baltimore (UB) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

Founded in 1925, the University of Baltimore (UB) is located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland, in the Mount Vernon Cultural District. UB became a state institution in 1975, and today it is a part of the University System of Maryland. As per the American Institute of Economic Research, Baltimore ranks seventh in a study of large American cities that are considered as the best places to attend college. The University of Baltimore is also among the institutions, cited by the Corporation for National and Community Service, in the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll (2010).

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Information Summary

Ranks 14th in Maryland and 752nd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	83.5
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$10,558
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	23 / 1115
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	14 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	77% / 59%
Enrollment Total (all students)	5,041

Academics

The University of Baltimore offers more than 50 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through several academic divisions. The UB students acquire long-term learning skills which help them meet the challenges of a competitive career. UB is fully accredited by agencies like Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, AACSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), AALS (Association of American Law Schools), ABA (American Bar Association), Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, Association of University Programs in Health Administration, and NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration).

The University offers undergraduate programs like Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in diverse areas of studies such as civic engagement, interdisciplinary studies, government and public policy, history, jurisprudence, applied information technology, business administration, corporate communication, criminal justice, forensic studies, health systems management, management information systems, real estate and economic development.

UB awards graduate programs such as Master of Public Administration, Master of Science, Master of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts. It awards numerous graduate certificates, including accounting, business, technology commercialization, information design, and professional counseling. UB also offers professional degree programs leading to a Doctorate in Communications Design or Public Administration.

Schools and Colleges:

The University of Baltimore offers a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs through the following academic schools and colleges: Robert G. Merrick School of Business, School of Law, Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, and College of Public Affairs.

UB Online:

The University of Baltimore offers online courses through a virtual campus known as UBOnline. It is administered by the e-Learning Center (eLC), which manages the e-learning environment at UB and maintains the fully online and web-enhanced courses. Sakai is the fully-featured courseware-management system that enables technology-supported teaching, research, learning, and collaboration for online education.

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Admissions

Each year, the University enrolls more than 2,000 undergraduates and over 3,000 graduates. Freshman students seeking admission must complete the entire application form, and send the official high-school transcripts along with ACT/ SAT score. Transfer students seeking admission must also send all their previous official transcripts to the institute along with completed application form.

UB welcomes international students from across the world. Students must follow the international student application requirements. Those who belong to a non-English speaking country must have to take English proficiency test or TOEFL.

Financial Aid

The University of Baltimore believes in providing financial aid for students who are unable to meet their educational expenses. All applicants seeking monetary assistance must complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. UB offers financial aid in the form of diverse programs such as grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans. The federal and state grants offered to the students are Federal Pell Grant and Federal SEOG. Scholarships include Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship, B. Davis Scholarship, Ted Keys Undergrad Scholarship, John L. Carey Scholarship, and AICPA/Acountemps Scholarship.

The University also offers loans to the students seeking financial help. This is the type of financial aid that needs to be returned with interest. Some of the loans offered at UB are Federal Perkins, Federal Direct Stafford, Federal Direct Graduate Plus, and Federal Parent Plus. They also offer work-study programs for students who wish to take up part-time jobs to pay for college.

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Students

The student life scene at the University of Baltimore is packed with several events and activities. The Student Government Association at UB acts as the student voice in all matters concerning the campus experience at UB. This organization represents all registered students by meeting and developing partnerships with administrators, hosting the town forums, and collaborating on various events. Students can choose from more than 50 active student-owned clubs and organizations which include honor societies, academic interest groups, and special interest groups on diverse activities, hobbies and more. Greek life also has its presence on the campus through fraternities and sororities such as Alpha Chi, Beta Alpha Psi, Beta Gamma Sigma, Mu Kappa Tau, Phi Alpha Theta, Phi Theta Kappa, Pi Sigma Alpha, and Omicron Delta Kappa.

The Henry and Ruth Blaustein Rosenberg Center at the campus coordinates all student life related activities on campus. They organize the popular student government block party, keynote speakers, social events, and various other cultural opportunities. The Student Center is the central place for students. It houses the bookstore, food services, student government and organization offices, and study lounges.

Media and Publications:

The UB Post is the monthly student newspaper that serves the purpose of keeping the student population informed of the upcoming campus activities. The University of Baltimore Magazine is published twice each year.

Campus Facilities:

The Langsdale Library is the main library of the campus, offering a wide range of books, magazines, videos and special collections. It also features a quiet place to study before your exams. If you are a law student then you’ll be served well by the UB’s Law Library resources and staff. Other important buildings in the campus are the Academic Center, the Charles Royal Building, John and Frances Angelos Law Center, the Student Center, and the William H. Thumel Sr. Business Center. The University of Baltimore also offers decent housing options for the students in their several on-campus residence halls and apartments, backed by modern amenities.

The University’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center feature modern facilities of a well-appointed fitness center and more. The Center’s exercise facilities include state-of-art training machines, Nautilus equipments, separate rooms for free weights, spinning and plyometrics. There are also several on-campus sports facilities such as racquetball courts, basketball court, aerobic studio, personal training and group classes. The center also is home to the UB’s growing intramurals and sports club programs. The sports teams are nicknamed as Super Bees. Their colors are Blue and Green.

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Student Graduation Demographics

Alumni

Peter Angelos, Owner of the Baltimore Orioles
Sheryl Davis Kohl, Former Member of Maryland House of Delegates
Jeffrey Kluger, Noted Senior Writer for TIME Magazine
Stan White – Retired NFL Player

Additional School Information

UB students can easily access the various points of interest located close to the campus. These attractions include the Inner Harbor, the Lyric Opera House, Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall, and the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA).

Bibliography

University of Baltimore. 2011.

Hollowak, Thomas L. University of Baltimore: The College history series. Arcadia Publishing, 2000. Print.

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