University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,758
Graduate Enrollment: 573
Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.9%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.6% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 79.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 66.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 55.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 45.8% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 8.7%
Black: 59.0%
Hispanic: 5.0%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.1%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 21.7%
Black: 59.0%
Hispanic: 5.0%
Asian: 1.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 1.1%
Non-resident alien: 2.3%
Unknown race: 21.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $23,095
In-State tuition: $8,724Out-of-State tuition: $19,343
Estimated books and supplies: $2,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,085 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,050 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,136 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,050 (2022)
Average Family Income: $52,598 (2017)
Median Family Income: $34,148 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 52.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,095 |
| $30k-48k | $10,014 |
| $48k-75k | $13,941 |
| $75k-110k | $16,946 |
| $110k+ | $19,472 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 15%6-year graduation rate: 33%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.5% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,283 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $19,485 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 31.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 35.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 42.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 18.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 20.9% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $33,761 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,841 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pharmacology and Toxicology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Food Science and Technology. | 5 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Food Science and Technology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 23 | $31,000 | $329 | $40,330 ($3,361) | $70,764 ($5,897) |
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 6 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 22 | $18,166 | $180 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | 29 | $28,000 | $286 | $29,700 ($2,475) | $35,598 ($2,967) |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 26 | $28,000 | $286 | $30,335 ($2,528) | $31,515 ($2,626) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,854 ($3,238) | $39,387 ($3,282) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 15 | $24,750 | $262 | $41,043 ($3,420) | $50,761 ($4,230) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 33 | $26,000 | $217 | $36,791 ($3,066) | $41,413 ($3,451) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 47 | $27,000 | $276 | $29,755 ($2,480) | $41,730 ($3,478) |
| Doctoral Degree | Pharmacology and Toxicology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 13 | $32,267 ($2,689) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 30 | $27,000 | $286 | $32,836 ($2,736) | $40,738 ($3,395) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 15 | $28,250 | $299 | $27,650 ($2,304) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 76 | $28,027 | $297 | $34,347 ($2,862) | $42,929 ($3,577) |
| Master's Degree | Criminology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 27 | $28,000 | $297 | $26,418 ($2,202) | $43,802 ($3,650) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Air Transportation. | 11 | $27,000 | $281 | $30,334 ($2,528) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 11 | ||||
| First Professional Degree | Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | 62 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 32 | $29,750 | $307 | $28,310 ($2,359) | $40,916 ($3,410) |
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 12 | $50,281 ($4,190) | |||
| First Professional Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 29 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $80,010Full time faculty: 71%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 8.0
School's endowment start of year: $29,262,729 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $58,520,053 (2022)