# University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-maryland-eastern-shore

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public college in Princess Anne, MD with 2,391 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $17,378 per year ($16,506 for families earning under $30,000). 35% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,085 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 96% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 8,032 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 7,258 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $26,131 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $17,378 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $16,506 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $16,224 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,439 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $18,889 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $19,675 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,391 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 35% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,085 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $22,960 (FY2024) |

## What University of Maryland Eastern Shore considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is University of Maryland Eastern Shore's acceptance rate?**

University of Maryland Eastern Shore admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.

**Is University of Maryland Eastern Shore test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to University of Maryland Eastern Shore?**

In Fall 2023, 8,032 students applied to University of Maryland Eastern Shore and 7,258 were admitted; 728 enrolled.

**Does University of Maryland Eastern Shore consider legacy status?**

No. University of Maryland Eastern Shore reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does University of Maryland Eastern Shore require an essay?**

University of Maryland Eastern Shore reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does University of Maryland Eastern Shore cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $26,131 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,378.

**What is University of Maryland Eastern Shore's graduation rate?**

35% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 163338. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology