# University of Maryland Eastern Shore

> University of Maryland Eastern Shore's acceptance rate is 96.4% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 7,625 applicants). It is a public university in Princess Anne, MD, with 2,391 students. The average net price after grants is $17,378 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 34.7%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $52,085.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore-2947
- Location: Princess Anne, MD, United States
- Setting: Fringe town
- Control: Public
- Classification: R2 research university
- Official website: https://www.umes.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 163338
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 7,625 |
| Admitted | 6,245 |
| Acceptance rate | 96.4% |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $9,366 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,911 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $17,378 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 58.8% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 34.7% |
| First-year retention rate | 61.8% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $52,085 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 2,391 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the UMES acceptance rate for 2026?

University of Maryland Eastern Shore admitted 96.4% of 7,625 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is UMES tuition?

In-state tuition at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $9,366 and out-of-state tuition is $20,911 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $17,378 a year.

### What is the average net price at UMES?

The average net price at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $17,378 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at UMES?

34.7% of first-time, full-time students at University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### Is UMES the same as University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

Yes. UMES is the common short name for University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the name the college reports to the U.S. Department of Education. CollegesRef lists its federal data under that official name.

### What colleges are similar to UMES?

The closest matches are Bowie State University, Morgan State University, and Coppin State University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore-2947. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.