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University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Start: 2026-04-15T10:00:00
Location: 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

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate90.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

90.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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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

4800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (58)

Student Life

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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

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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Varsity Sports

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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.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

113High

Estimated from MD state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K

88 mi(153 min)

Baltimorepop. 570K

90 mi(156 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

124 mi(215 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

BWI Baltimore-Washington85 mi

RIC Richmond101 mi

ACY Atlantic City105 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA376 mi · ~10h 52m drive

New York, NY195 mi · ~5h 38m drive

Hartford, CT293 mi · ~8h 28m drive

Providence, RI337 mi · ~9h 44m drive

Albany, NY323 mi · ~9h 20m drive

Syracuse, NY335 mi · ~9h 41m drive

Rochester, NY356 mi · ~10h 17m drive

Buffalo, NY364 mi · ~10h 31m drive

Philadelphia, PA124 mi · ~3h 35m drive

Pittsburgh, PA277 mi · ~8h drive

Harrisburg, PA157 mi · ~4h 32m drive

Newark, NJ192 mi · ~5h 33m drive

Washington, DC88 mi · ~2h 33m drive

Baltimore, MD90 mi · ~2h 36m drive

Atlanta, GA575 mi · ~16h 37m drive

Charlotte, NC352 mi · ~10h 10m drive

Raleigh, NC234 mi · ~6h 46m drive

Miami, FL899 mi · ~25h 58m drive

Orlando, FL744 mi · ~21h 30m drive

Tampa, FL809 mi · ~23h 22m drive

Nashville, TN626 mi · ~18h 5m drive

New Orleans, LA1000 mi · ~28h 53m drive

Richmond, VA106 mi · ~3h 4m drive

Chicago, IL680 mi · ~19h 39m drive

Detroit, MI481 mi · ~13h 54m drive

Minneapolis, MN1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive

St. Louis, MO785 mi · ~22h 41m drive

Kansas City, MO1019 mi · ~29h 26m drive

Indianapolis, IN572 mi · ~16h 31m drive

Columbus, OH410 mi · ~11h 51m drive

Cleveland, OH391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

Milwaukee, WI722 mi · ~20h 51m drive

Dallas, TX1242 mi · ~35h 53m drive

Houston, TX1266 mi · ~36h 34m drive

Austin, TX1370 mi · ~39h 35m drive

San Antonio, TX1438 mi · ~41h 33m drive

Los Angeles, CA2371 mi · ~68h 30m drive

San Francisco, CA2517 mi · ~72h 43m drive

San Diego, CA2345 mi · ~67h 45m drive

Seattle, WA2409 mi · ~69h 36m drive

Portland, OR2434 mi · ~70h 19m drive

Denver, CO1571 mi · ~45h 23m drive

Phoenix, AZ2051 mi · ~59h 15m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1925 mi · ~55h 37m drive

Honolulu, HI4910 mi · ~141h 51m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Baltimore-Washington (BWI)85 miles

Rental car

128 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

170 min$102-170

Richmond (RIC)101 miles

Rental car

152 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

202 min$121-202

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award