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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
  • 4 Year
  • PRINCESS ANNE, MD
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
  • C
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • PRINCESS ANNE, MD
  • 1,261 reviews
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    University of Maryland Eastern Shore Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    C+
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    Undergrads in College Housing
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,514 / year
    Poll
    49%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 72 responses
    Poll
    40%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 112 responses
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    Food

    Campus Food
    C minus
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,571 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 121 responses
    • Chickfila
      31%
    • Salad
      17%
    • French Fries
      16%
    • Mac and cheese
      9%
    • Roasted chicken
      8%
    • The chicken tenders and hamburgers are good!
      7%
    • Sandwich
      3%
    41%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 81 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    D+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    C minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 62 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      11%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      61%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      21%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      6%

    Safety

    Safety
    C+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    62%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 78 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 52 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      29%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      48%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      15%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      8%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 66 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      18%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      41%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      32%
    • Not very visible.
      6%
    • We have campus police?
      3%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 109 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      5%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      39%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      46%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      10%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Music
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 75 responses
    • Free events
      23%
    • Homecoming events
      17%
    • Midnight Madness
      15%
    • Spring Fest
      15%
    • Musical performances in performing arts center
      12%
    • Modeling shows
      11%
    • Manhunt
      7%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 71 responses
    • Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week.
      8%
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      28%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      24%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      27%
    • Parties? What parties?
      13%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 34 responses
    • The homecoming
      47%
    • Pandemic
      24%
    • 2018 didn't get to experience Pandemic
      15%
    • Homecoming
      12%
    • I don't party as they are all the same and boring
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    Women in Sororities
    48%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 99 responses
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