UMES Description

A school that is dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed; that’s University of Maryland in Eastern Shore.

How do they do it? Primarily through focused academics and campus life activities. Geared towards creating sharp and savvy scholars and leaders, Eastern Shore grants professional and academic degrees in challenging fields. Included among these are degrees in Modern Languages, Social Sciences, Physical Therapy, Physician Assisting, Business, Engineering, Aviation Sciences and Ecology.

Research, which is conducted in everything from Coastal Ecology to Education, is also a significant part of an Eastern Shore education.

While enjoyable, student life activities at Eastern Shore are also rigorous. Organizations, which include Students in Free Enterprise, Student Government, a student radio station, a Pre-Law society, The Gospel Choir, a National Association of Black Accountants and Habitat for Humanity, help students to strengthen leadership, academic and professional skills.

The admissions department assesses prospective undergraduates based on academic performance, test scores and recommendation letters. The admission requirements differ for individual graduate programs.

Financial aid is awarded through different sources to those who qualify.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Fighting Hawks

Website

www.umes.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,082

Out-of-State Tuition

$13,306

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

4,433

UMES Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
3,815
Freshman Class
881
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
4,433

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
86%
Graduate
14%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
61%
Men
39%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
80%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
13%
Latino
1%
Other
5%

International Students

International
3%
Domestic
97%