PublicTownHBCUUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore
UMES
Princess Anne, Maryland 21853-1299
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports
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
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
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
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
48.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$18,500
Programs (58)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
66%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
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).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MD state average