University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland Eastern Shore at a Glance
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About University of Maryland Eastern Shore
According to Wikipedia, University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public historically black land-grant research university in Princess Anne, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It was established as Delaware Conference Academy. It has also been known as Princess Anne Academy and other names during its evolution.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,032 | 96% | 62% | 35% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does University of Maryland Eastern Shore Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $9,366 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $16,506 |
| 30K - 48K | $16,224 |
| 48K - 75K | $16,439 |
| 75K - 110K | $18,889 |
| 110K+ | $19,675 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do University of Maryland Eastern Shore Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former University of Maryland Eastern Shore students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $52,085 a year, and 92% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 3,204 | 2,483 | 721 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is located at J.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299.
How Safe is University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
Relative to its enrollment, University of Maryland Eastern Shore has a violent crime rate of 0.41% and a property crime rate of 0.44%. Princess Anne has a violent crime rate of 1.60% and a property crime rate of 5.30%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is University of Maryland Eastern Shore Known For?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Chemistry
- History
- Biology
- Mathematics
- Medical
- Education
- Computer Science
- Sociology
- Literature
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Engineering
- Psychology
University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much University of Maryland Eastern Shore's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
University of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #716 in the U.S. and #3277 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #725 in the U.S. and #2163 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #756 in the U.S. and #3293 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #815 in the U.S. and #3221 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #858 in the U.S. and #3013 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #863 in the U.S. and #3739 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #875 in the U.S. and #3897 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #1053 in the U.S. and #3542 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #1061 in the U.S. and #3183 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #1209 in the U.S. and #4474 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #1265 in the U.S. and #2465 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #1399 in the U.S. and #7184 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesUniversity of Maryland Eastern Shore ranks #2447 in the U.S. and #6572 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesWho Are University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, History, and Criminal Justice. Here are some of University of Maryland Eastern Shore's most famous alumni:
