Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Princess Anne, Maryland |
| Online | umes.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Princess Anne, Maryland, University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,625 prospective students applied, and 6,245 were granted admission. Of those admitted 484 enrolled in the school. 1,966 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 418 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,526 plus fees of $3,198. UMES is ranked 840 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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UMES is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Maryland Eastern Shore within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#840 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#342 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#27 in Best Value Colleges in Maryland
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 840/1010 |
| ACT | 16/19 |
| GPA | 3.07 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,198 |
| Room and Board | $10,085 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,050 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,859 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,198 |
| Room and Board | $10,085 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,050 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,478 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 15% |
| Health Professions | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163338 IPEDS survey data for University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Current students may use the University of Maryland Eastern Shore GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.