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University of Maryland Eastern Shore, also referred to as UMES, is located in Princess Anne, Maryland, United States. The university was established in the year 1886 and is under the University System of Maryland. Originally, UMES was known as the Delaware Conference Academy. It gained university status in the year 1970. UMES offers degrees to students through its four academic divisions. These are:
Notable alumni of UMES are Billy Thompson, former NFL player; Art Shell, former NFL player and coach; and James Duncan, former NFL player. The university's athletic teams are known as the Hawks. Male students participate in sports such as cross country, outdoor track, baseball, basketball, and tennis. Female student participate in sports such as bowling, softball, tennis, basketball, and volleyball.
The campus of UM Eastern Shore is in Princess Anne, MD, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at UM Eastern Shore include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in science, hospitality, computer science and engineering, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at UM Eastern Shore is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 360. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 350 and 460.
UM Eastern Shore has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 4,086 students enrolled (3,718 full-time equivalent). UM Eastern Shore has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. UM Eastern Shore offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), a historically Black land-grant university, is a teaching, research, and doctoral institution that nurtures and launches leaders in a student-centered environment, particularly among ethnic minorities. It is committed to providing high-quality programs in an ethnically diverse environment and to preparing students who serve and shape the global economy. UMES is a growing, primarily residential university with a teaching, research, extension, and engagement mission consistent with valuing the scholarship of faculty in discovering knowledge, developing, and disseminating new knowledge, and applying that knowledge to the extended community. The University recognizes that it is also responsible for developing human potential, enriching cultural expression, and sharing its expertise with individuals, businesses, and educational and governmental agencies. Teaching, research, and engagement foci align with UMESĘ legacy and mission as MarylandĘs 1890 land-grant institution. UMES is proud of its more than one hundred seventeen years of continuous educational service, initially under the aegis of the Methodist Church."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore
J.T. Williams Hall
Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
General Phone: (410) 651-2200
http://www.umes.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Security And Law Enforcement | 83 | criminal justice and police, criminology |
| Business And Management | 78 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | sociology, English, interdisciplinary studies, African-American studies, history |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 54 | rehabilitation, exercise science |
| Science | 49 | biology, chemistry, marine biology, ecology, toxicology |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | industrial arts teaching, special ed, school counseling, secondary teaching, educational administration, music teaching, science teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer and info science |
| Hospitality | 24 | hotel management |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | family and consumer science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 17 | agriculture, food science, agricultural management |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | civil engineering tech, engineering technician |
| Medical Support And Technology | 7 | physician assistant |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | commercial art |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | physical therapy |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 5 | aviation tech |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
Number of programs and degrees for UM Eastern Shore in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 436 | 31 |
| Master's degree | 58 | 10 |
| Doctor's degree | 13 | 6 |
UM Eastern Shore is a historically black college.
In 2007, UM Eastern Shore had a total enrollment of 4,086 students (3,718 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 13% |
| Black | 76% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 75% |
| New Jersey | 6% |
| Washington, DC | 5% |
| New York | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 53 % |
UM Eastern Shore offers campus housing for 2,100 of its 3,718 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Princess Anne, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,595 | 2,380 | 66% | 1,181 | 50% |
| Men | 1,246 | 797 | 64% | 438 | 55% |
| Women | 2,349 | 1,583 | 67% | 743 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 360 | 460 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 460 |
| SAT Writing | 360 | 460 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 18 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 18 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,988 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,555 |
| Room and board | $ 6,310 |
| Room charge | $ 3,410 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
UM Eastern Shore participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 210600)
UM Eastern Shore has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 45 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 22 | 20 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 41 | 37 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $98,747 | 5 | $94,929 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 6 | $93,216 | 3 | $93,533 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $64,611 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $90,711 | 16 | $78,765 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $79,270 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $65,727 | 11 | $64,351 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $64,513 | 15 | $55,365 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 23 | $52,331 | 27 | $45,426 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 77 | $64,288 | 55 | $52,641 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 | 15 | 21 |
| Basketball | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Track | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 6 | 6 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Music Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapy/Therapist
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets UM Eastern Shore Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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