University of Maryland Eastern Shore
tuition & fees
$20,122
graduate tuition & fees
$13,428
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
3,177
online students
278
Number of Programs
63
Financial Aid Amount
$10,907
Graduation Rate
35%
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a Public, 4 years college located in Princess Anne, Maryland. UMES ranked 439th in National Universities and 25th in Maryland Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 3,177 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It is a Research University with high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. UMES's acceptance rate is 96.41% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
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 | |
|---|---|
| Address | J.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299 |
| Phone | 410-651-2200 |
| WEB | wwwcp.umes.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | wwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | wwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/ |
| Financial Aid | wwwcp.umes.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.umes.edu/NetPriceCalculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | wwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/military-affiliated-and-veteran-students/ |
| Athletic | https://www.umes.edu/Academic/Pages/Student-Right-to-Know/ |
| Disability Service | wwwcp.umes.edu/oie/accessibility-at-umes/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 96.41% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.63%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.41 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 8.63 % |
Tuition & Fees
UMES's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,076 for Maryland residents and $20,122 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.00% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($19,728).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,010 for Maryland residents and $13,428 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -0.53% compared to the last year's rate.
| Maryland Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,076 | $20,122 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $8,010 | $13,428 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,177 students have enrolled at UMES (2024-2025). Among them, 278 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UMES has 2,476 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 701 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,177 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 2,476 |
| Graduate Students | 701 |
| Online Enrollment | 278 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UMES offers 63 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 63 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
| Number of programs | 63 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 1 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | ✔ |