UMES Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.41%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,076
- Out-of-State Tuition: $20,122
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UMES:
- Total Enrollment: 3,177, including 278 online students
- 2,476 Undergraduate, 701 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 43% men, 57% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 35%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 35%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 62%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 63 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 23 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UMES Overview
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a four-year, public school located in Princess Anne, MD. It is a historically black college/university. University of Maryland Eastern Shore was newly reclassified as an Research College/University from R2 University in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The UMES's tuition & fees is $9,076 for Maryland residents and $20,122 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,907.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,177 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
UMES's acceptance rate is 96.41% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.63%.
UMES ranked 314th in National Universities and 23rd in Maryland Colleges rankings. University of Maryland Eastern Shore is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $9,076 for in-state students and $20,122 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,010 for in-state students and $13,428 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,258 for Maryland residents and $20,524 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,010 for Maryland residents and $13,356 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,076 | $20,122 |
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| Graduate | $8,010 | $13,428 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,258 | $20,524 |
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| Graduate | $8,010 | $13,356 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMES
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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