University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public historically black land-grant research university in Princess Anne, Maryland. UMES is a student-centered, doctoral research degree-granting university known for its nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, applied research, and highly valued graduates.
It is part of the University System of Maryland. It is classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity”. UMES prepares graduates to address challenges in a global knowledge-based economy, while maintaining its commitment to meeting the workforce and economic development needs of the Eastern Shore, the state, the nation and the world.
J.T. Williams Hall
Princess Anne, MD 21853
- Common App Accepted
- HBCU
- Public
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division NCAA Division I (without football) Athletic Conference Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
- Maryland
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Majors
Most Popular Majors include:
- Police and Criminal Science 74 Graduates
- Hospitality and Tourism Management 50 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science 46 Graduates
- Sociology 35 Graduates
- Family Studies and Consumer Sciences 30 Graduates
- Biology 29 Graduates
- Business 27 Graduates
- Rehabilitation and Therapy 19 Graduates
- Information Science 18 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities 18 Graduates
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Rankings
These rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
- Most Liberal Colleges in America 183 of 1,674
- Most Diverse Colleges in America 641 of 1,589
- Colleges with the Best Professors in America 648 of 1,596
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Admissions
Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details. Rolling Admissions Acceptance Rate 54%
SAT Range 870-1050 ACT Range 15-20 Application Fee $35 SAT/ACT Neither required nor recommended High School GPA Required Accepts Common App
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Tuition
Net Price $16,606/ year National
$15,523 Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college. Average Total Aid Awarded $7,932/ year National
$7,535 Students Receiving Financial Aid 92% Find Private Student Loans Explore Tuition & Cost Breakdown
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Students
Full-Time Enrollment 2,360Undergrads Part-Time Undergrads 237 Undergrads Over 25 8% Pell Grant 63% Varsity Athletes 7% Poll What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school? Based on 42 responses
Report
- Relaxed 31%
- Dedicated 26%
- Hardworking 21%
- Unmotivated 12%
- Inspired 10%
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation $36,600/ year National
$33,028 Graduation Rate 39% National
49% Employed 2 Years After Graduation 92% National
83% 83% of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.52 responses
