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%