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UM Eastern Shore is located in Princess Anne, Maryland (a town not far from a more urbanized area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by UM Eastern Shore is the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in hospitality, science, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
UM Eastern Shore does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 370. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 360 and 470. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
UM Eastern Shore had 3,870 enrolled students in 2005. The school has a large minority student population.
A lot of students at UM Eastern Shore attend part-time. 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
Admissions Phone: (410) 651-6410
Financial Aid Phone: (410) 651-6174
http://www.umes.edu
UM Eastern Shore awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 79 | sociology, interdisciplinary studies, English, African-American studies |
| Business And Management | 68 | business management, accounting, organizational behavior |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and administration, criminology |
| Science | 47 | biology, marine biology, ecology, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 42 | special ed, industrial arts teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, art education, science teaching, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 42 | computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | family and consumer science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 20 | rehabilitation |
| Hospitality | 19 | hotel management |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 12 | agriculture, food science, agricultural management |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | engineering technician |
| Transportation | 9 | aviation tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | physician assistant |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | physical therapy |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 3 | commercial art |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for UM Eastern Shore in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 389 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 62 | 10 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 2 |
UM Eastern Shore is a historically black college.
In 2005, UM Eastern Shore had a total enrollment of 3,870 students (3,545 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| Black | 72% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 30% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 66% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| District of Columbia | 3% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 21 % |
UM Eastern Shore offers campus housing for 2,100 of its 3,545 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 2,807 | 1,756 | 63% | 1,048 | 60% |
| Men | 1,002 | 614 | 61% | 420 | 68% |
| Women | 1,805 | 1,142 | 63% | 628 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 360 | 470 |
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 | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (410) 651-6410
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,808 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,964 |
| Room and board | $ 6,010 |
| Room charge | $ 3,310 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,800 |
Financial Aid:
UM Eastern Shore participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 210600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (410) 651-6174
UM Eastern Shore has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 34 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 33 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 33 | 45 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $91,386 | 4 | $83,091 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $78,663 | 3 | $92,491 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $72,767 | 3 | $50,601 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 4 | $66,372 | 3 | $52,602 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 28 | $77,281 | 16 | $70,062 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $72,274 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $61,395 | 7 | $63,446 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 32 | $55,463 | 19 | $51,801 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 20 | $43,818 | 28 | $38,998 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $54,589 | 56 | $46,473 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
| Track | Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Track | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Basketball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Baseball | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 10 | 14 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
Food Science
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING 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
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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