University of Maryland Eastern Shore Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
2,333

Full + Part time Students
1:11

Faculty to Student Ratio
6%

Transfer Student Ratio

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), the State’s Historically Black 1890 Land Grant Institution, is a teaching, research, and doctoral institution that nurtures and launches leaders in a student-centered environment. Committed to providing high quality programs in an ethnically diverse environment, the University prepares students who will serve and shape the global economy. UMES is a growing, primarily residential university with a mission focused on learning, discovery, and engagement. This is consistent with valuing the scholarship of faculty in discovering new knowledge, and disseminating and applying it to the extended community.

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Overview

Founded	1890
Full-Time Undergraduate	2,333
Transfer Students	111
Programs	50 Programs
Courses	3,674 Courses
Equivalencies	1,757 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$7,968
Out-of-State Tuition	$14,784
Books and Supplies	$2,000

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

To be considered for any financial aid, students should apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as early in the year as possible, since financial aid is generally awarded on the basis of need and in the order of application.
Tuition and Fees:

Total Estimated Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition & Fees: $8,724 MD Resident; $19,343 Non-MD Resident; $11,271 Eastern Shore Region (DE & Eastern Shore of VA residents).

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

A student who has attended any accredited institution of higher education will be considered as a transfer student.

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

An official copy of transcripts for all college or university level coursework attempted is required. For admissions purposes, students who have completed 23 or fewer credits are also required to submit an official high school transcript.
SAT Scores:

Students who have completed 23 or fewer credits are also required to submit an official SAT/ACT test score report. Applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher do not need to submit SAT or ACT scores for admissions purposes.
Letters of Recommendation:

Optional
Essay:

Optional
Application Fee:

$35 non-refundable
Associates Degree Required:

UMES has direct transfer agreements with all Maryland community colleges. Direct transfer allows automatic admission and transfer of all college level credits of a "C" or better, not to exceed 70 credits.
Apply Here:

https://www.umes.edu/Admissions/Pages/Transfer-Students/

Transfer Credit Policy

Credits (Min/Max):

UMES does not limit the number of credits transferable for work completed at four-year colleges; however, in order to graduate, a student must complete 30 semester credit hours at UMES.

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