University Of Maryland Eastern Shore

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, also known as UMES, was established in 1886. It was originally created as the Delaware Conference Academy. After several name and status changes, it was given its present name and status in 1970. Part of the Public University System of Maryland, UMES, is located in Princess Anne, Maryland. The college boasts an enrollment of over 3,500 students. The campus of UMES occupies an area of more than 700 acres and the university is organized into the following academic schools and colleges:

• A. James Clark School of Engineering
• College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
• College of Arts and Humanities
• College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
• College of Chemical and Life Sciences
• College of Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences
• College of Education
• College of Information Studies
• Office of Undergraduate Studies
• Philip Merrill College of Journalism
• Robert H. Smith School of Business
• School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation
• School of Public Policy
• The Graduate School

UMES possesses a prominent Athletics department and the students participate in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. The sports teams are known as the Hawks.

University Of Maryland Eastern Shore Highlights

Where University Of Maryland Eastern Shore stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Historically black college.
• Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement, nutrition and exercise therapy, hospitality, science, and computer science and engineering.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Racially diverse student body.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

UM Eastern Shore Students

UM Eastern Shore is a historically black college.

The student enrollment at UM Eastern Shore was 4,086 in 2007 (3,718 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%.

About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 96% are full-time and 4% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: UM Eastern Shore participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

UM Eastern Shore provides on-campus housing for 2,100 of its 3,718 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

UM Eastern Shore Athletics

UM Eastern Shore is in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference for major sports.

UM Eastern Shore offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 6 male students received the aid (men were 29% of those receiving aid) and 15 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 71% of students receiving such aid) .

UM Eastern Shore Admissions (2007)

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