University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,750

2% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$13,311

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.4%

9,306 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,177

84.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

35.3%

177 Graduates

About

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a higher education institution located in Somerset County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of Maryland Eastern Shore were Physical Therapy (30 degrees awarded) and Pharmacy (28 degrees).

In 2024, 406 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore. 60.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (262 degrees), 4.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $5,750, which is $−26,170 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $5,750, which is $26,170 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,311.

In 2024, 86% of undergraduate students attending University of Maryland Eastern Shore received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,750

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Maryland Eastern Shore was $5,750. The cost of tuition at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $−26,170 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Maryland Eastern Shore (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,311

2024 Value

8.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Maryland Eastern Shore had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,311. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Maryland Eastern Shore grew by 8.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Maryland Eastern Shore (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,574

Room and Board

$2,020

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maryland Eastern Shore was of $11,574 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 7.5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,020. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 8.18% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at University of Maryland Eastern Shore received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 11.3% with respect to 2023, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Maryland Eastern Shore received 9,306 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 15.9% annual growth. Out of those 9,306 applicants, 8,972 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.4% acceptance rate.

There were 3,177 students enrolled at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2024. 80% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore has an overall enrollment yield of 8.63%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,972

Accepted Out of 9,306

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Maryland Eastern Shore was 96.4% (8,972 admissions from 9,306 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 90.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 15.9%, while admissions grew by 23.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Maryland Eastern Shore (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

80%

Submission Percentage (2020)

373

Scores Submitted (2020)

80% of enrolled first-time students at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Maryland Eastern Shore had a total enrollment of 3,177 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 2,690 students and the part-time enrollment is 487. This means that 84.7% of students enrolled at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.7% Black or African American, 13.2% White, 4.91% Two or More Races, 3.21% Hispanic or Latino, 2.52% Asian, 0.692% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0315% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (43.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (34.5%) and White Male (4.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (32.2%), followed by White Female (17.9%) and Black or African American Male (15.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,177 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 2,690 and the part-time enrollment is 487. This means that 84.7% of students enrolled at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

62%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Maryland Eastern Shore was 62%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Maryland Eastern Shore had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
2,151 enrolled students
White
419 enrolled students
Two or More Races
156 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is 67.7% Black or African American, 13.2% White, 4.91% Two or More Races, 3.21% Hispanic or Latino, 2.52% Asian, 0.692% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0315% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 137 students (4.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 86 more women than men received degrees from University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is black or african american (262 degrees awarded). There were 4.09 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is Physical Therapy (30 degrees awarded), followed by Pharmacy (28 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (18 degrees awarded), Agriculture (24 degrees), and Human Sciences (19 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are Physicians (419,254 people), Other managers (178,543 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (131,953 people), Postsecondary teachers (131,358 people), and Other Physical Scientists (123,408 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2024 are Transportation (18 degrees awarded), Agriculture (24 degrees), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Biology (33 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are Transportation (18 degrees awarded), Agriculture (24 degrees), Human Sciences (19 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (20 degrees), and Biology (33 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (573,738 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (352,479 people), Elementary & secondary schools (341,819 people), Offices of physicians (207,155 people), and Scientific research & development services (169,754 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Most Common (2024)

General Biological Sciences
30 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
23 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
20 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maryland Eastern Shore was General Biological Sciences with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

160

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

246

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 160 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, which is 0.65 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (246).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Maryland Eastern Shore by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 14 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 3.5 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 23 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maryland Eastern Shore in General Biological Sciences, which is 3.29 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

37%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from University of Maryland Eastern Shore completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 37% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 39% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (40.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is Male and White (40.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
262 degrees awarded
White
64 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is black or african american (262 degrees awarded). There were 4.09 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (64 degrees).

3.94% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
330 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
314 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
311 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is black or african american female (330 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (314 degrees).

Operations

University of Maryland Eastern Shore has an endowment valued at nearly $66.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.24M (1.88%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Maryland Eastern Shore had a total salary expenditure of 180M. University of Maryland Eastern Shore employs 79 Professors, 65 Assistant professors and 51 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are Male Professor (51), Female Assistant professor (34), and Male Assistant professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are: Management, with 112 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 87 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 87 employees.

Endowment

$66.1M

2024 Endowment

3.57%

decline from 2023

University of Maryland Eastern Shore has an endowment valued at about $66.1M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maryland Eastern Shore declined 3.57% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $186M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Maryland Eastern Shore (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$14.9M - Federal
$12.2M - State
$30.1k - Local

As of 2024, University of Maryland Eastern Shore received $14.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.2M from state grants and contracts, and $30.1k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$97M

2024 Salaries

14.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Maryland Eastern Shore paid a median of $97M in salaries, which represents 54% of their overall expenditure ($180M) and a 14.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.83% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$24.8M

Instructional Salaries

227

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Maryland Eastern Shore paid a total of $24.8M to 227 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maryland Eastern Shore were Management with 112 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 87 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 87 employees.

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