School Information

48.8
Total Cost $18,912
Total Enrollment 4,433
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

http://www.umes.edu
J.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, Maryland 21853-1299
(410) 651-2200

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), a historically Black land-grant university, is a teaching, research, and doctoral institution that nurtures and launches leaders in a student-centered environment, particularly among ethnic minorities. It is committed to providing high-quality programs in an ethnically diverse environment and to preparing students who serve and shape the global economy. UMES is a growing, primarily residential university with a teaching, research, extension, and engagement mission consistent with valuing the scholarship of faculty in discovering knowledge, developing, and disseminating new knowledge, and applying that knowledge to the extended community. The University recognizes that it is also ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 97.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,219), and 68% receive loans ($6,169 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,230.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $12,752 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,082
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $13,306
Tuition Graduate in State $5,832
Tuition Graduate Out of State $10,584
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $18,912
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $26,136
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,176 people applied to University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Of the applicants, 53.0% were admitted (51.0% male & 55.0% female ) and 40.0% accepted (44.0% male and 37.0% female)

Of the 3,922 undergraduate students at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 56.0% of the 511 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     71.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     70.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     45.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     22.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     37.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     32.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (410) 651-6410
Admissions Office Email umesadmissions@umes.edu
Admissions Office Address 1 Backbone Road, Princess Anne, Maryland 21853-1299
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.umes.edu/Admissions/Default.aspx?id=4316
Admissions Website http://www.umes.edu/Admissions/Default.aspx?id=4322 (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.umes.edu/Admissions/Default.aspx?id=4322
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to University of Maryland Eastern Shore, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Maryland Eastern Shore SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 470
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 370
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 460
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 460
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 18
ACT English (25th Percentile) 13
ACT English (75th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 15
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 17
 
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 15 4 1
Agricultural Business and Management, General 2
Agriculture, General 13
Food Science 4 1
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
African-American/Black Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 32 7 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22
Ecology 10
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 7 0
Toxicology 0 0
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 85
Accounting 15
Business Administration and Management, General 36
Financial Planning and Services
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 0
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management 34
Computer and information sciences and support services 13 24
Computer and Information Sciences, General 13 24
Education 10 21 0
Art Teacher Education 0
Business Teacher Education 2
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 2
Music Teacher Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 3
Special Education and Teaching, General 5 3
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0 7
Engineering 1
Engineering, General 1
Engineering technologies/technicians 25
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 19
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 6
English language and literature/letters 27
English Language and Literature, General 27
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 25
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 25
Health professions and related clinical sciences 33 13 21
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada]) 0
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 21
Physician Assistant 11
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 22 13
History 1
History, General 1
Mathematics and statistics 4
Mathematics, General 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 5 6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5 6
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 16
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 16
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 3
Security and protective services 74
Criminal Justice/Police Science 74
Social sciences 47 7
Criminology 7
Sociology 47
Transportation and materials moving 12
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 12
Visual and performing arts 1
Commercial and Advertising Art 1
 
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