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 |
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), located in the rural town of Princess Anne on Maryland's Eastern Shore, is a historically Black land-grant institution established in 1886. The 1,100-acre campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. UMES offers undergraduate and graduate programs across four academic schools, with notable strengths in agriculture, engineering, hospitality management, and pharmaceutical sciences. The university maintains its land-grant mission through extensive agricultural research facilities and cooperative extension programs, while also operating as a member of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) in NCAA Division I athletics. Traditional dormitory and apartment-style housing accommodates residential students, with most first-year students required to live on campus.
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Ratings
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Academics
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Value
UMES is rated within the lower 33% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#911 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#364 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Maryland
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Maryland
#28 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $35 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maryland Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 |
| Other Fees | $3,261 |
| Room and Board | $10,636 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,554 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,020 |
| Other Fees | $3,261 |
| Room and Board | $10,636 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,384 |
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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Current students may use the University of Maryland Eastern Shore GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025