University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public four-year institution based in Princess Anne, Maryland. Its campus is in a town setting. It enrolled 3,177 students in fall 2024, including 2,476 undergraduates and 701 graduate students. It is a historically Black college or university and a land-grant institution. It is part of University System of Maryland.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore offers certificates, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctoral degrees, and professional doctorates across 52 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Biology, Pharmacy, and Physical Therapy/Therapist. It awarded 421 degrees and certificates in 2024-25. One of its programs can be completed entirely online.
62% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Mission
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) will be the preeminent public Historically Black University that is recognized for leadership in student-centered education, exceptional research, innovation, and inclusiveness. As a public 1890 land-grant Historically Black University that embraces diversity, UMES is committed to serving first-generation and underserved students and providing educational, research, and community engagement opportunities to transform the lives of its students who will impact the state, region, and the world.
Key figures
3,177
Students enrolled
62%
First-year retention
421
Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25
52
Programs and majors
11:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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Delivery modes
CampusOnlineHybrid
Program levels
CertificateBachelorMasterPhDProfessional
Programs and majors offered 52
Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.
Study abroad, Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, On-campus day care, Accepts AP credit