Overview & History The University of Maryland, Eastern Shore (UMES) is a public institution founded in 1886. Located in Princess Anne, Maryland, the university has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,812 (fall 2021), a rural setting, and a campus size of 1,100 acres. The university follows a semester-based academic calendar and ranks #331-440 in the 2022-2023 edition of Best Colleges for National Universities. In-state tuition and fees are $8,724.

Quick Facts

  • Setting: Rural
  • In-state tuition and fees: $8,724
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,812
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Address: J.T. Williams Hall, Room 2106, Princess Anne, MD, 21853
  • Website: Visit School Website

Important Information (Letter Grades)

  • SAT Range: 805-1018
  • ACT Range: N/A
  • High School GPA: 3.0

Cost

  • In-State Tuition & Fees: $8,724
  • Room & Board: $10,085
  • Annual Cost (average cost after aid): $15,117

Academics

  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 15% (F)
  • Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1 (A)
  • Classes With Fewer Than 20 Students: 79% (A)

Student Enrollment

  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,812
  • Graduate Enrollment: 573
  • Total Enrollment: 2,385
  • Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students: 1,619

Student Diversity (%)

  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Black: 75%
  • White: 9%
  • Hispanic: 5%
  • Unknown: 5%
  • International: 2%
  • American Indian: 1%
  • Asian: 1%
  • Two or more races: Not Specified

Gender Distribution

  • Male: 46%
  • Female: 54%

Campus Life Types of campus housing available:

  • Coed dorms
  • Women’s dorms
  • Men’s dorms
  • Apartments for married students
  • Apartment for single students
  • Theme housing

Student Activities

  • Sports Teams: 42+
  • Fraternities: 4
  • Sororities: 5

After College

  • Median Starting Salary of Alumni: $45,800
  • Graduation Rate: 15%