Overview
Student Population
| 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 8,511 prospective students applied, and 5,279 were granted admission. Of those admitted 469 enrolled in the school. 2,209 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 437 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $5,418 plus fees of $3,140. UMES is ranked 775 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Value
UMES is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Maryland Eastern Shore within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#775 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#320 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#9 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 | Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,140 |
| Room and Board | $10,085 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,050 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,693 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 |
| Other Fees | $3,140 |
| Room and Board | $10,085 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,050 |
| Total One Year Cost | $35,103 |
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% |
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.