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J.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, MD 21853

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University of Maryland - Eastern Shore School Description

University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), the State’s Historically Black 1890 Land-Grant institution, emphasizes baccalaureate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, health professions, sciences, and teacher education. In keeping with its land-grant mandate, the University’s purpose and uniqueness are grounded in distinctive learning, discovery, and engagement opportunities in agriculture, marine and environmental sciences, technology, engineering and aviation sciences, health professions, and hospitality management. Degrees are offered at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels.

Since its beginning, the institution has had several name changes and governing bodies. It was Maryland State College from 1948 until 1970, when it became one of the five campuses that formed the University of Maryland. In 1988, it became a member of the then eleven campus (now thirteen) University of Maryland System, now known as the University System of Maryland . UMES is approved by the state of Maryland and fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Within the last decade, UMES has added 17 new degree-granting programs to its academic roster. Graduates of these programs often choose to remain on the Delmarva Peninsula, procuring careers in their areas of professional study, to benefit the region, particularly the Lower Eastern Shore. The prediction is that this local enrichment will continue as more students enroll in the University’s programs of business and economics, physical therapy, hotel and restaurant management, poultry technology and management, and computer science. Likewise the outlook is good for the sciences, agriculture, liberal arts and graduate programs.

The newest programs on the UMES campus also look toward current and future needs of the Eastern Shore. Airway Science, Law Enforcement and Rehabilitation services have all been recently added to the University’s offerings. Greater course offerings during evening and weekend hours have also been developed, allowing a greater segment of the local population to enhance themselves and their communities through post-secondary education.

The campus is located on 620 acres of land. There are approximately 3,300 students enrolled; 93 percent are undergraduates. Students have various backgrounds and come from thirty states and fifty-five other countries. Fifty-five percent of the students live in on-campus housing. All students may keep cars on campus.

UMES is located in the small town of Princess Anne on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The town dates back to 1733 and has many buildings and landmarks of historic interest. The quiet community environment is excellent for learning, yet it is only 3 hours by car from the abundant cultural and recreational facilities of Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Virginia Beach. The state's famous seaside resort, Ocean City, is only 1 hour from the campus. The campus is located 13 miles south of the town of Salisbury, which provides shopping and recreational facilities.

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University of Maryland - Eastern Shore

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University of Maryland Eastern Shore, located on 776 acres (2.5 km²) in Princess Anne, Maryland, is part of the University System of Maryland. UMES is a historically black university, as well as an 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant University.

History

The school was founded in 1886 by through the offices of the Delaware Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church and was known as the Delaware Conference Academy. Later UMES came to be called Industrial Branch of Morgan State College and Princess Anne Academy. In 1919 the state of Maryland assumed control of the academy and changed its name to Eastern Shore Branch of the Maryland Agricultural College. In 1948 the name was again changed, this time to Maryland State College. Finally, in 1970, the name became University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Academics

UMES also offers M.S. and Ph.D degrees in Marine-Estuarine and Environmental Sciences and Toxicology. As well as Ph.D degrees in Organizational Leadership. It also has a brand new 4 year engineering program. It also has the distinction of being the only HBCU to have a certified PGA management program.

The university comprises four schools:

  • Agricultural and Natural Sciences
  • Arts and Professions
  • Business and Technology
  • Graduate Studies

Student life

Athletics

UMES athletic teams compete in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The school was once a powerhouse in black college football, producing five undefeated seasons between 1947 and 1960, but like many smaller colleges, the high costs associated with operating a Division I football program and complying with Title IX became too much of a burden, and the team was shut down after the 1979 season. NFL player and coach Art Shell attended UMES.

UMES women's bowling team won the NCAA National Championship in 2008 in Omaha, Nebraska against Arkansas State University. They won the series 4-2 (in a best of 7 match). The team was led by All-Tournament players Jessica Worsley (who was named the tournament MVP) and Maria Rodriguez. The women's bowling team came in 2nd at the NCAA National Championship in 2007 (Orlando, Florida) who fell to Vanderbilt University in a 4-3 series. The team was led by All-Tournament players Marion Singleton and Jessica Worsley. UMES women's bowling team also won the MEAC Conference Championship in 2000, 2006, 2007, and 2008.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Fighting Hawks

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,448
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
95%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,555
Students Receiving Aid:
80%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Maryland - Eastern Shore Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of Maryland - Eastern Shore Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 95%
Part-Time 5%
Men vs. Women
Women 63%
Men 37%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 81%
Caucasian 11%
Other 6%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 69%
Out-of-State 31%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Maryland 69%
New Jersey 6%
Delaware 4%
New York 4%
District of Columbia 4%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 59%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)
Track (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference)

University of Maryland - Eastern Shore Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,988 $ 12,555  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 4,112 $ 10,679  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,876 $ 1,876  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,200 40%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,100 31%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,700 30%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,600 40%  
Any Aid:
   80%  

University of Maryland - Eastern Shore Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 66% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 81%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 360, Math: 350
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 460, Math: 460
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 8%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 13, Math: 15
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 18, Math: 18

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Maryland - Eastern Shore

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Question: Got into the University of Maryland Eastern Shore any advice about this school?

People have been saying it's not a good school and I got accepted to start fall 09 I am still thinking if I should go or not.
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It's a very good HBCU, kind of expensive if you aren't an MD resident What are you planning on studying, it always depends on the major... idk who told you that wasn't a good school, it's not on the list of 'party schools' and is very well known

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