More selective than 4% of Maryland colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UMES over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UMES admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 90% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UMES compared with other Maryland colleges?
UMES has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 27 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | University of Baltimore | 79% | 38% | $13,868 |
| 20 | Stevenson University | 79% | 68% | $26,505 |
| 21 | Towson University | 82% | 69% | $17,413 |
| 22 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | 82% | 50% | $19,169 |
| 23 | Morgan State University | 82% | 41% | $14,985 |
| 24 | Salisbury University | 87% | 68% | $17,743 |
| 25 | Frostburg State University | 89% | 50% | $16,715 |
| 26 | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | 96% | 35% | $13,338 |
| 27 | Women's Institute of Torah Seminary and College | 98% | 100% | $11,673 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maryland colleges →
Who enrolls at UMES
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UMES admissions questions
What is the UMES acceptance rate?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 7,258 of 8,032 applicants were admitted.
Does UMES require the SAT or ACT?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at UMES?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (728 of 7,258).
Is UMES getting harder to get into?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 90% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Maryland Eastern Shore overview