The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a small, public historically Black university in Princess Anne, Maryland, known for programs in biology, criminal justice, hospitality and tourism, professional golf management, and health‑related fields on a 1,100‑acre rural campus on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Students often rave about the close‑knit HBCU community, strong campus traditions, affordable tuition, and a family‑like feel where faculty and administrators are personally engaged with students.
Common Majors
biology, criminal justice, hospitality and tourism, professional golf management
"I love UMES’s small‑town HBCU vibe, how close‑knit everyone feels in classes and campus events, and the strong traditions and sports culture, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the rural‑shore quiet, the limited nightlife, and the way the campus can feel a bit isolated off‑weekends were all more noticeable once I stopped just visiting and started living there."
Team & Tuition
Tuition (no scholarship)
$8,898 / $19,728
Conference
Northeast Conference
Scholarships Available
Yes. Both athletic and academic.
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