University of Maryland Eastern Shore

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a mid-size public R2 doctoral research university located in Princess Anne, Maryland, with an undergraduate enrollment of 2,391. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As a public institution primarily funded through state appropriations and federal grants, it operates within the broader Maryland postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 96% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 96% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $13,910 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 35%, 10 percentage points below the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $47,697. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.