University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a four-year public college located in Princess Anne, Maryland. Founded in 1886, UMES is the oldest historically black public college in the United States and offers undergraduates more than 40 bachelor’s degree programs in seven academic divisions. UMES also has graduate programs in Marine and Environmental Science and Public Health. The school is known for producing top-notch students in a variety of fields, including agriculture, engineering, and nursing, who go on to be leaders in their industry. UMES offers an array of activities and events to enhance the educational experience, including student life organizations, intramural and club sports, international activities, and other opportunities. With its dedicated faculty and staff, strong research resources, and its focus on providing a supportive environment, UMES is a great place to get an education.

  • Address: J.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
  • Phone: (410) 651-2200
  • Website: www.umes.edu/
  • Type: Public, 4-year
  • Student Population: 2,646
  • Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 10 to 1
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Application Fee: $35
  • Selectivity: Somewhat Selective

Cost

  In-State Out-of-State
Tuition and Fees $8,558 $18,968
Books and Supplies $2,000 $2,000
Room & Board $11,136 $11,136
Other $4,050 $4,050
Total Cost $25,744 $36,154

Admissions

  • Acceptance Rate: 62%
  • SAT Range: 840 – 1010
  • ACT Range: 16 – 19

Majors

  1. Criminal Justice/Police Science
  2. Sociology
  3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  4. Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  5. Kinesiology and Exercise Science

EnrollmentAttendance Status

  • Full-time: #N/A
  • Part-time: #N/A

Student Gender

  • Male: 42%
  • Female: 58%

Student Race/Ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
  • Asian: 2%
  • Black or African American: 46%
  • Hispanic / Latino: 5%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • White: 15%
  • Two or More Races: 4%
  • Unknown: 25%
  • Non-resident Alien: 3%

Student Age

  • 24 and Under: #N/A
  • 25 and Over: #N/A
  • Age Unknown: #N/A

Student Residence

  • In-State: 71%
  • Out-of-State: 29%
  • Unknown: 0%

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