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University of Maryland Eastern Shore Computer Science Programs

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public institution located in Princess Anne, MD. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Rankings

UMES has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#36 of 65	State — Maryland
Overall Quality	#360 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#2194 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

Contact details for UMES can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	J.T. Williams Hall, Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
Phone:	4106512200
Website:	wwwcp.umes.edu/
Admissions:	wwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	wwwcp.umes.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into UMES?

You can apply to UMES online at: wwwcp.umes.edu/admissions/apply-for-admission/

UMES is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UMES

Here’s what UMES considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into UMES?

UMES admits 96%, which means it is highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 9% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at UMES vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,454	3,309	96%
Women	5,770	5,588	97%

Can I Afford University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

The average net price after aid at UMES is $14,035. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,750
In-State Fees	$3,326
Out-of-State Tuition	$16,796
Out-of-State Fees	$3,326
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$9,076
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$20,122

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 32% of students at UMES receive some form of financial aid (717 students).

Nearly 86% of students at UMES receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,907 per student.

56% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,766.

Student Loan Debt

52% of UMES undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,319 per year.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 764 students enrolled at UMES. UMES is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,165 undergraduate students at UMES, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Maryland Eastern Shore undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	28
Black or African American	1,612
Hispanic	75
White	205
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Two or More Races	99
Non-Resident	54

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UMES are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Maryland	508
New Jersey	52
District of Columbia	31
New York	29
Pennsylvania	23

Additionally, approximately 2.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Graduate Student Diversity

611 of UMES’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UMES, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	42
Black or African American	267
Hispanic	14
White	161
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Two or More Races	37
Non-Resident	40

Online Learning at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

UMES offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

1,369 undergraduate students at UMES took at least one online class — of those, 176 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 58 students took at least one online class and 102 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

The following computer science programs are offered at UMES, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	8	—	—	8
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	4	—	4

Academic Programs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore

UMES offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UMES has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.