University of Maryland Eastern ShoreSchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Princess Anne, MD

$8,558

Avg in-state tuition

$18,968

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Maryland Eastern Shore

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a small public university located on a suburban campus in Princess Anne, Maryland. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,886, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The university offers 35 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 41%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,558, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,968.

Admissions Breakdown

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

Acceptance Rate Insight

65% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

SAT & ACT

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 850-1030

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-19

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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3k

Students Enrolled

39%

Online Student Enrollment

11:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

Demographics

Black

52%

Unknown

19%

White

13%

Two or more races

5%

Hispanic

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

57%

Socio-economic diversity

56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

56%

State Grant Aid

32%

Institution Grant Aid

54%

Pell Grant

56%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,958
State Grant Aid $4,165
Institution Grant Aid $4,073
Pell Grant Aid $4,803

Financial Outlook

$29k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships
Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.