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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Also known as: UMES

📍 Princess Anne, Maryland🏛️ Town Setting👥 2,391 Undergrads🔗 wwwcp.umes.edu

Overview

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is an small public research university in Princess Anne, Maryland. It enrolls about 2,391 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 96%. Graduates earn a median of $47,697 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

96%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

—

Net Price

$13,338

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

35%

Retention

62%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,697

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

SAT Average

—

ACT Composite

—

Test Policy

Neither required nor recommended

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200Not reported800

Math

200Not reported800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

1Not reported36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$9,076

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$20,122

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,941

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,338

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$9,914
$30,001 – $48,000	$11,858
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,910
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,847
$110,001 +	$20,757

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

52.1%

Academics & Programs

University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

18.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

11.6%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

8.3%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

7.3%

Family & Consumer Sciences

6.9%

Transportation

6.5%

Agriculture

6.2%

Engineering

5.8%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

35%

On-Time (4yr)

17%

Retention (FT)

62%

% Earning >$25K

68%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$34,624

8 years

$42,148

10 years

$47,697

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

42.9%

White

37.5%

Hispanic

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

7.5%

Black or African American

76.4%

Asian

1.2%

Hispanic / Latino

3.5%

Two or more races

4.5%

International

2.6%

Gender

Women

54.2%

Men

45.8%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Maryland Eastern Shore hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 96%.

How much does University of Maryland Eastern Shore cost?

In-state tuition is $9,076, and out-of-state is $20,122. Average net price after financial aid is $13,338.

What is University of Maryland Eastern Shore known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Biological & Biomedical Sciences, Homeland Security & Law Enforcement.

What's the graduation rate at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

The 6-year graduation rate is 35%, and 62% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.