University of Maryland Eastern Shore
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. 56% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public institution located in Princess Anne, Maryland with approximately 2,391 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Maryland Eastern Shore has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,338 per year. The graduation rate is 35%, and the typical graduate earns $40,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a public historically black land-grant research university in Princess Anne, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. It is classified among "Research Colleges and Universities". It was established as Delaware Conference Academy. It has also been known as Princess Anne Academy and other names during its evolution.
The numbers tell a mixed story here — as an HBCU with deep roots and a manageable average net price of just $14,035/year, it can be an affordable path for students who connect with its mission and tight-knit community. However, the 35% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention rate are serious red flags worth discussing openly, suggesting many students struggle to finish. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, strong support systems, and are drawn to its land-grant research identity — but go in with eyes open about the completion challenges.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 3% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,391 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
J.T. Williams Hall
Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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