University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,798
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	33%

Located in Princess Anne, Maryland, UMES is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that UMES is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, UMES emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UMES is reported to be 33%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UMES is 61% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UMES do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

81.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,724

Cost of attendance at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,343

Cost of attendance at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at University of Maryland Eastern Shore received on average $9,812 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,812

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	256	55%	$5,065	$1,296,551
Other Federal Grant	417	89%	$4,643	$1,936,162
State Grant/Scholarships	148	32%	$5,280	$781,437
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	401	86%	$3,891	$1,560,352
Total Grant & Scholarships	436	94%	$9,812	$4,277,951

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Maryland Eastern Shore students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 33.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.8%.

33.3%

asian 37.5% 3 students
African American 32.6% 277 students
white 55.3% 26 students
hispanic 22.2% 8 students
International Students 58.6% 17 students
Mixed Race 11.8% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Basketball Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization

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