University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
11868 College Backbone Rd, Princess Anne, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of University of Maryland-Eastern Shore
About this school
U Maryland, Eastern Shore is a public, multipurpose institution. It was founded in 1886, became a state college in 1948, and gained university status in 1970. Its 620-acre campus is located in Princess Anne, 15 miles from Salisbury.
- www.umes.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Yes
Graduate Students
630
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:2,862
- Men:1,301 (45.5%)
- Women:1,561 (54.5%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to University of Maryland Eastern Shore is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 4 | - |
Science | 2 | - |
Foreign Language | 2 | - |
Social Studies | 3 | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | 6 | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | July 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 11868 Academic Oval |
City, State, Zip | Princess Anne, MD 21853 |
Phone | (410) 651-6410 |
Fax | (410) 651-7922 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | July 15 |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 3 required for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 39% of 7,827 applicants were admitted |
Women | 39% of 4,875 applicants were admitted |
Men | 39% of 2,952 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 855 (28%) of 3,053 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 469 (25%) of 1,910 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 386 (34%) of 1,143 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 2.96 |
375 And Above | 7% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 8% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 9% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 20% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 43% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 12% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 430-520 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 4% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 36% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 53% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 7% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
Sat Critical Reading | 430-520 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 4% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 32% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 54% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 10% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 16-20 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 0% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 5% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 35% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 60% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 1% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - Not reported
- Room & Board: - Not reported
- Other Expences: - Not reported
- Tuition & Fees: - Not reported
Payment Plans
University of Maryland Eastern Shore accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url | Not reported |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning April 16 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002106 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 975 (98.1%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 866 (88.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 820 (94.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | Not reported |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 47% |
Average Award | $4,835 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 634 (77.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,673 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 444 (54.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,854 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 215 (26.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 17 (1.7%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,368 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 3,133 (95.8%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 2,697 (86.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 2,568 (95.2%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 21 (.8%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 34% |
Average Award | $4,416 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,023 (78.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,337 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,530 (59.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,347 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 610 (23.8%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 92 (2.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,545 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 62% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $9,861 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Health Fields, Home Economics, Humanities, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts |
Special Achievements/Activities | Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Public Servants, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Local/State Students, Public Servants, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,955 |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Not reported
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
209
Part-Time Faculty
98
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
58%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 31% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 26% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 30% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 9% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 2% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 3% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Not reported
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Sophomore Standing
Not reported
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 166,317 |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Not reported
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
University of Maryland Eastern Shore provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
64.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
19.7%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
34.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
38.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (51)
- Accounting
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Teacher Education
- Agriculture, General
- Air Traffic Controller
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Computer Science
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Ecology
- Education, General
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technology, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Studies
- Family and Consumer Economics and Related Services, Other
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- History, General
- Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
- Industrial Radiologic Technology/Technician
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Poultry Science
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Special Products Marketing Operations
Most Popular Disciplines
Not reported
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
None
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Business/marketing
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science, Professional Master of Science, Master of Education
Master's Programs of Study (18)
- Agricultural Sciences--General
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Education--General
- Environmental Management and Policy
- Environmental Sciences
- Fish, Game, and Wildlife Management
- Food Science and Technology
- Marine Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Rehabilitation Sciences
- Special Education
- Toxicology
- Vocational and Technical Education
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
3,308
Nearest Metropolitan Area
745 acres
Environment
Rural community
Campus Size
Weather
Temperature | 23.4 average low in January, 83.2 average high in September |
Rain | 114 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 125 mile(s) from campus in Baltimore/Washington, D.C. |
Nearest Bus Station | 1 mile(s) from campus in Princess Anne |
Nearest Train Station | 125 mile(s) from campus in Baltimore/Washington, D.C. |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
60% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
40%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Not reported
Personal Counseling
Not offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division I |
Mascot | Hawk |
School Colors | Maroon and grey |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross-country running, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball, wrestling |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers not Reported
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
2,573
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
2,862
Women
1,561
Men
1,301
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.2% Asian
- 77.5% Black/African-American
- 3.9% Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 11.2% White
- 0.3% Unknown
International Students
2.9% from 33 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
630