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Public, 4-Year
Princess Anne, MD

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in MD. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$8,898

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

90.4%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

36.2%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$47,697

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Princess Anne, MD. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,898, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 36.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$35,592

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.0 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$17,697

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$141,378

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$318,348

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 36%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Maryland Eastern Shore is $27,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
54.5%
45.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

Black
77.8%
White
7.5%
Two or more
4.6%
Hispanic
4.4%
International
2.8%
Unknown
1.4%
Asian
1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$8,898

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$10,634
$30k - $48k$12,164
$48k - $75k$14,886
$75k+$18,771

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients52.6%
Using Federal Loans51.8%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment27.0%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

66.3%

Success

36.2%

In-State Cost

$8,898

Age 25+ Students

8.3%

Carnegie Class

R2: Doctoral — High Research

Working at 6yr

1,050 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Princess Anne (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Princess Anne (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.