Edgar Allan Poe statue (1921), by Moses Jacob Ezekiel, University of Baltimore, Gordon Plaza, 1429 Maryland Ave., Baltimore, Maryland, December 2006. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Academic Center, University of Baltimore, 1420 North Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland, July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Beginning with students who enter in Fall 2014, first-time freshmen are eligible for the Finish4Free Program. To address rising student debt and improve graduation rates, the University will offer free tuition in the final semester for students who are on track to graduate within eight semesters (four years).
The University is accredited by the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, and the American Bar Association, among others. It holds membership in the Association of American Law Schools.
University of Baltimore programs are administered through the Gordon College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Public Affairs, the Merrick School of Business, and the School of Law. The University houses the Schaefer Center for Public Policy, the Hoffberger Center for Professional Ethics, the International and Comparative Law Center, and the Jacob France Institute.
Liberal Arts & Policy Building, University of Baltimore, 10 West Preston St., Baltimore, Maryland, December 2008. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
Within the College are the Klein Family School of Communications Design, and three divisions: Applied Behavioral Sciences; Legal, Ethical and Historical Studies; and Science, Information Arts and Technologies.
HOFFBERGER CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Established in 1987, the Hoffberger Center for Professional Ethics is part of the Gordon College of Liberal Arts. The Center promotes ethical awareness and discussion of ethical issues in curricula and academic programs.
The College of Public Affairs was established in July 2010.
Within the College are the School of Criminal Justice, the School of Health and Human Services, and the School of Public and International Affairs.
The Schaefer Center for Public Policy was established in 1985 as part of the Gordon College of Liberal Arts. In July 2010, the Center transferred to the College of Public Affairs within which it was made part of the School of Public and International Affairs. It is named for William Donald Schaefer, Maryland governor (1987-95) and comptroller (1999-2007).
Schaefer Center for Public Policy entrance, University of Baltimore, 1304 St. Paul St., Baltimore, Maryland, July 2003. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
The Merrick School of Business was formed in 1925 as the School of Business Administration. From 1945 to 1970, it functioned as the School of Business, Industry and Management. It reformed as the School of Business in 1970 and, in 1982, received its present name. The School was named after Robert G. Merrick, Sr. (1895-1986), former president of the Equitable Bank.
Within the School are five departments: Accounting; Finance and Economics; Information Systems and Decision Science; Management and International Business; and Marketing and Entrepreneurship.
JACOB FRANCE INSTITUTE
Within the Merrick School of Business, the Jacob France Institute was established in 1989 as the Jacob France Center. It received its present name in September 2001. The Center was named for Jacob France (1882-1962), a founding director of the Equitable Trust Company who chaired its board from 1929 to 1962.
The Institute seeks to increase public awareness of factors that affect business profitability. It distributes corporate and government grants and contracts to faculty researchers, publishes project findings, and conducts research for community organizations.
Mailing address: 1420 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201
The School of Law was established in 1925 as a part-time evening program of the University of Baltimore. In 1969, a full-time day division was added. In 1970, the school merged with the Eastern College, Mount Vernon School of Law.
John & Frances Angelos Law Center, University of Baltimore, 1401 North Charles St., Baltimore, Maryland, July 2014. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.
1420 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201 - 5779
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Liberal Arts & Policy Building, 10 West Preston St., Baltimore MD 21201
SCHAEFER CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY
1304 St. Paul St., Baltimore, MD 21202 - 2786
The Center provides management consulting and training, research, program evaluation and analysis, opinion research, and strategic planning services to government and nonprofit organizations.
MERRICK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
William H. Thumel, Sr., Business Center, 11 West Mt. Royal Ave., Baltimore, MD 21201
1420 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201 - 5779
SCHOOL OF LAW
John & Frances Angelos Law Center, 1401 North Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201
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