University of Maryland Eastern Shore Maryland

HBCU in rural Maryland with accessible admissions and low in-state tuition of $5,750.

College statistics

Address:
J.T. Williams Hall
Princess Anne, MD
21853
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
wwwcp.umes.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$5,750
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$16,796
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$17,101
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$28,147
Room and Board:
$11,351
Total Student Enrollment:
2,844
Acceptance Rate:
90.4%
Endowment (End of Year):
$234,911,885
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

University of Maryland Eastern Shore, located in Princess Anne, Maryland, is a historically Black university with a focus on profession-oriented undergraduate and graduate education. The institution serves a diverse student body in a town setting on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

UMES enrolls approximately 2,844 students and maintains accessible admissions, with a 90.4% acceptance rate. In-state tuition runs $5,750 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $16,796; total cost of attendance ranges from $17,101 for in-state students to $28,147 for those from outside Maryland. Room and board costs $11,351 per year.

The university's primary strength lies in business, management, marketing, and related fields. UMES is classified as a Research College and University and identified as an Opportunity College offering higher access and higher earnings potential for graduates. Prospective students should visit wwwcp.umes.edu/ for admissions and program details.