UMES Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is UMES to get into?

This page provides the latest information on University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. UMES's acceptance rate is 96.41% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 9,306 students applied and 8,972 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into UMES.

To apply to UMES, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

UMES's acceptance rate places 24th out of 28 Maryland colleges with competitive admission.
UMES's yield rate is 8.63%, which is significantly lower by 20.80 percentage points (approximately 70.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to UMES at Maryland colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, UMES's acceptance rate is 96.41% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.63%. 3,454 men and 5,770 women applied to UMES and 3,309 men and 5,588 women students were accepted.

Among them, 353 men and 421 women were enrolled in UMES. You can explore the UMES's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at UMES
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	9,306	3,454	5,770	0	82
Admitted	8,972	3,309	5,588	0	75
Enrolled	774	353	421	0	0
Acceptance Rate	96.41%	95.80%	96.85%	-	91.46%
Yield	8.63%	10.67%	7.53%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

University of Maryland Eastern Shore 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 774 first-year students enrolled in UMES. The proportion of full-time students is 98.45% and part-time students is 1.55%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 45.61% and women students is 54.39%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at UMES.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at UMES
	Total	Men	Women
Total	774	353	421
Full-time	762	349	413
Part-time	12	4	8

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at UMES. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

UMES Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to UMES:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: wwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/
Online Application: wwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the UMES?

UMES is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 96.41%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to UMES?

UMES does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does UMES require essays or personal statements?

UMES recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for UMES admission?

UMES recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

UMES does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, UMES requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, UMES requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for UMES?

The institutional SAT and ACT codes for UMES are not available. Please check the official admissions website for the most up-to-date information.