University of Maryland Eastern Shore
UMES
Princess Anne, Maryland 21853-1299
Campus Vibe
Known for biology — excellent value
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public institution in Princess Anne with particular strength in biology and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,697 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,035.
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News & Alerts
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (58)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
66%
- •66% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •It opened September 13, 1886, under the auspices of the Delaware Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
- •Benjamin and Portia Bird welcomed nine students that first day to a converted farmhouse on 16 acres.
- •The school was at first envisioned as a preparatory school for the private Centenary Biblical Institute in Baltimore, which was affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church.
- •In 1890 it changed its name to Morgan College to honor the first chairman of its board of trustees; and is now the public Morgan State University.
- •By the end of the first academic year, 37 students were enrolled in the Delaware Conference Academy in Princess Anne.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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