School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Maryland Eastern Shore and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
AddressJ.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
Phone410-651-2200
WEBwwwcp.umes.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/
Financial Aidwwwcp.umes.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.umes.edu/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionwwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/military-affiliated-and-veteran-students/
Athletichttps://www.umes.edu/Academic/Pages/Student-Right-to-Know/
Disability Servicewwwcp.umes.edu/oie/accessibility-at-umes/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 90.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.00%. The application fees are $35 for undergraduate programs and $60 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy
Acceptance Rate90.00 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)10.00 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$35
Graduate Application Fees$60

Tuition & Fees

UMES's 2024 tuition & fees is $8,898 for Maryland residents and $19,728 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,728).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $8,010 for Maryland residents and $13,500 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -23.05% compared to the last year's rate.
Maryland ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$8,898$19,728
Graduate Tuition & Fees$8,010$13,500
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 2,518 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 106 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UMES has 1,933 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 585 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students2,518
Undergraduate Students1,933
Graduate Students585
Online Enrollment106

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

UMES offers 64 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 64 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UMES
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs64 Programs
Number of online programs1 Programs
Offered Degrees/Programs2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification