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University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES)
- J.T. Williams Hall
- Princess Anne, MD 21853
- OPEID College Code: 00210600
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- General Phone: (410) 651-2200
- President: Thelma B. Thompson, Ph.d.
- Website: www.umes.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 4,086
- College Alias: UMES
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- 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 UMES' legacy and mission as Maryland's 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UMES Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate, Arts & Sciences Dominant
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.umes.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,246 | 2,349 | 3,595 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 797 (64%) | 1,583 (67%) | 2,380 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 438 (55%) | 743 (47%) | 1,181 (50%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 956 | 81% |
| ACT ® Exam | 89 | 8% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 360 | 460 |
| SAT ® Math | 350 | 460 |
| SAT ® Writing | 360 | 460 |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 18 |
| ACT ® English | 13 | 18 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 18 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UMES Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 57% | 41% | 24% | 27% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,600 | $3,150 | $2,000 | $2,400 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.7% | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| Number in Default | 98 | 78 | 55 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,115 | 955 | 838 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,988 | $5,908 | $5,808 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,555 | $12,475 | $11,964 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,600 | $1,400 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,310 | $6,160 | $6,010 |
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $3,200 | $2,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,530 | $6,330 | $6,130 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,700 | $1,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,700 | $1,600 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,698 | $16,868 | $16,018 |
| Out of State | $24,265 | $23,435 | $22,174 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,118 | $15,538 | $14,938 |
| Out of State | $22,685 | $22,105 | $21,094 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,588 | $9,208 | $8,808 |
| Out of State | $16,155 | $15,775 | $14,964 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,086 Undergraduate: 3,615 Graduate: 471
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,597 Female: 2,489
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,413 Female: 2,202
- Graduate Gender Male: 184 Female: 287
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,487 Part-Time: 599
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,282 Part-Time: 333
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 205 Part-Time: 266
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 181 | 4% |
| American Indian | 11 | 0.3% |
| Black | 3,139 | 77% |
| Asian | 49 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 1% |
| White | 489 | 12% |
| Unknown | 160 | 4% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 18 | 0.4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,576 | 39% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,046 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 686 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 272 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 114 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 85 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 155 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 110 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 23 | 0.6% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.02% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 781 | 663 | 118 |
| Faculty Status | 297 | 189 | 108 |
| Tenured Faculty | 66 | 65 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 84 | - | 84 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 291 | 183 | 108 |
| Primarily Instruction | 277 | 169 | 108 |
| Primarily Research | 10 | 10 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 4 | 4 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 63 | 63 | - |
| Other Professionals | 141 | 134 | 7 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 286 | 283 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 107 | 106 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 39 | 38 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 89 | 89 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,435 (132) | $64,288 (77) | $52,641 (55) |
| Professor | $77,707 (18) | $79,270 (16) | $65,203 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $65,254 (32) | $65,727 (21) | $64,351 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $60,087 (31) | $64,513 (16) | $55,365 (15) |
| Instructor | $65,734 (1) | $65,734 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $48,603 (50) | $52,331 (23) | $45,426 (27) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $85,545 (37) | $90,711 (21) | $78,765 (16) |
| Professor | $97,474 (15) | $98,747 (10) | $94,929 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $93,321 (9) | $93,216 (6) | $93,533 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,685 (3) | $73,726 (1) | $58,665 (2) |
| Instructor | $69,951 (2) | $69,951 (2) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $66,527 (8) | $72,274 (2) | $64,611 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,746 (169) | $66,416 (98) | $55,301 (71) |
| Professor | $78,637 (33) | $79,856 (26) | $74,109 (7) |
| Associate Professor | $67,691 (41) | $68,070 (27) | $66,961 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,383 (34) | $64,267 (17) | $54,498 (17) |
| Instructor | $60,067 (3) | $60,067 (3) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $49,407 (58) | $52,876 (25) | $46,778 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,200,712 | $408,665 | $792,047 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 34% | 66% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 156 | 67 | 89 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 156 | 67 | 89 |
| Baseball | 21 | 21 | - |
| Basketball | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 42 | 20 | 22 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Bowling | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $47,038 | $40,609 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $39,648 | $38,788 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 27 | 11 | 16 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 32% |
| Female | 40% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 39% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 37% |
| Asian | 29% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 36% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 34% |
| 6 Years | 37% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 8 | 9 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 8 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Robbery | 4 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 33 | 72 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Burglary | 29 | 64 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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