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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Princess Anne, Maryland 21853-1299

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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.

Established
1886
Motto
Facta, Non Verba
Mascot
Harry the Hawk HH3
Type
Public historically black land-grant research university
Conference
Central
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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90%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,165Students
9:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$47,697Earnings 10yr
$14,035Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,898
Tuition (out-of-state)$19,728
Room & Board$10,636
Books & Supplies$2,020
Total Cost of Attendance$27,799
Average Net Price$14,035
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,634
$30–48K$12,164
$48–75K$14,886
$75–110K$18,771
$110K+$22,204

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,035

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

Programs (58)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,165
Gender Split
55% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
53%

Race & Ethnicity

White 8%
Black 78%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate34.6%
Freshman Retention66.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,624
8 Years$42,148
10 Years$47,697

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,400
Men
$43,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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