University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Overview of University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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When students aren't pursuing their career goals, they are enjoying a rich social life that includes a full Greek system, intramural sports, a bevy of organizations and clubs, and leadership opportunities. Students who love structured, team sports can find a good game of intramural basketball, paint ball, or dodge ball, to name a few. Other students retire to the Rec Center for less-structured fun. Between classes, students are found in the campus Recreation Center playing ping-pong, billiards, or even bowling in the school's 6-lane bowling alley. There are also video games including Xbox and Wii systems available for use by all.

Top Rankings For University of Maryland Eastern Shore

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Admissions

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Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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UMES is a public university that offers affordable tuition rates to its in-state students. The base cost of tuition and supplies for a first-year student is just over $10,000, but out-of-state students pay approximately $21,000. Once room and board is tallied, the cost of a year at UMES rises to $25,000 for in-state students and $35,000 for out-of-state students. These figures assume on-campus living, though estimates for off-campus students are only slightly more.

Students and their families will be happy to learn that the gross price of tuition and living at UMES is only part of the story. Once financial aid is accounted for, students pay much less. In fact, the average net cost (the cost after financial aid is applied) of a year at the school is only $16,000. That figure is smaller for low-income students, who pay an average of $14,000 but higher for the top income bracket, who pay a bit more than $21,000.

Sticker Price

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Academics

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Every student ostensibly goes to college for one reason: academic achievement. UMES provides students with a first-rate academic and personal experience that is reflected in its academic statistics. The most important statistics to look at are the retention rate and graduation rate. The retention rate demonstrates how many full-time, first-year students return to campus for a second year and the graduation rate shows how many stay until the graduation ceremony.

At UMES, 62% of their full-time first-year students return for a second year. UMES shows that 25% of their part-timers also return. This is a strong showing that indicates that a strong majority of students are pleased with UMES' curriculum, campus resources, and the friends they make in their first year. When it comes time to graduate, 41% cross the stage and flip their tassel. However, UMES also shows that they have a transfer-out rate of 37%. Those transfer students likely move their credits to another institution and graduate from there. Thus, UMES prepares 78% of its students for graduation and lifetime success.

This strong foundation is likely at least partly due to the smaller class sizes. UMES shows that its average class size is 11 students. Scholars can thus easily ask questions or otherwise access their instructors. This helps personalize the academic experience and yields long-term success.

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Outcome & Salary

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UMES students and their parents all want some assurance that the time and finances spent on a college degree will pay off in the long run. Given that UMES provides a first-rate education, there's little doubt that there is a terrific return on investment available for all students. When it comes to the top-earning degrees, hospitality administration students tend to do the best, earning $30,000 in their early career. Lower on the scale are the sociology students, who report a median income of $27,000 early in their careers. Keep in mind that UMES students can also convert their degrees into graduate school admissions and thus boost their earnings.

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