C
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    C-
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B
  8. Location
    D-
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    C-
  11. Student Life
    C
  12. Safety
    C
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore is ...
Public, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conference
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Address
J.T. Williams Hall
Princess Anne, MD 21853
Website
umes.edu

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
61%
SAT Range
760-930
ACT Range
15-19
Application Fee
$25
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Cost

Net Price
$13,841/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $11,345/ year
  • $30-48k
    $13,958/ year
  • $49-75k
    $17,076/ year
  • $76-110k
    $18,868/ year
  • $110k+
    $20,926/ year

Academics

Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.75 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.85 responses
49%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.84 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Police and Criminal Science
    110 Graduates
  • Biology
    47 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    46 Graduates
  • Sociology
    45 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    40 Graduates
  • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
    38 Graduates
  • Hotel and Resort Management
    34 Graduates
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
    34 Graduates
  • English
    20 Graduates
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
    18 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
3,192Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
59%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 38 responses
Report
  • Relaxed
    32%
  • Dedicated
    24%
  • Hardworking
    21%
  • Unmotivated
    13%
  • Inspired
    11%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.89 responses
Poll
47%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.99 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 41 responses
Report
  • Relaxed
    44%
  • Family oriented
    17%
  • Leadership
    17%
  • Needs student advice/ input
    12%
  • Slacker school.
    7%
  • Progressive
    2%

After University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,800/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
37%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.52 responses
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore Reviews

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My experience at UMES could have been better. There are many issues with housing. There are also issues with the food. Also the location in Princess Anne, MD is pretty boring. However academically I think UMES is doing a pretty good job. I have learn so much since enrolling at UMES!
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Driving into University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus for move in day was a bittersweet moment. As I became more open minded about the campus and what it has to offer me, I became more of a member of the school. UMES is an overall well rounded school and is all of what you make it while your are there. I plan on making the best out of my experience there. HAWK PRIDE...CATCH IT!
At my school, you are not immersed in this large population of the hardworking student. Here you find relaxed, not too concerned individuals. Professors are a hit or a miss. I've had some professors who are super concerned about helping, then you have the ones in the chemistry department who slam their doors as soon as they hear students approaching. The system operates very slow, but they try, and that's what matters. I love the school because when you connect to someone faculty or staff, they truly guide you. That personal connection makes up for anything else. I cannot comment on campus life since I do not live there, but I have stayed at a friend's room, and man, those things are tiny. My favorite experiences include anything with the Biology or Food Science departments. The staff really makes you feel welcome and really try for you. Some of the Math department is that way as well. As a student with disabilities, ADHD and Dyslexia, the disability coordinator really makes student feel equally valued as well. TAs are underutilized, but that stems from the lack of organization in the University its self.