University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

J.T. Williams Hall, Room 2106
Princess Anne, MD 21853
http://www.umes.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1886
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students3,448
Endowment14,109,354
Application DeadlineJuly 15
Application Fee25
SelectivityLeast selective
Application DeadlineJuly 15
Tuition5,808 in-state, 11,964 out-of-state
Room/Board6,130
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsN/A
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsN/A
Periodical Subs565
# of Books217,429
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size745 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing55%
College housing typescoed dorms (57%), women's dorms (27%), men's dorms (16%)
Popular Events Leadership Retreat, First Look Fair, Freshman Elections, Back On The Yard Weekend, Million Man March Assembly, Mother/Daughter Banquet, Coronation of Mr. $ Miss UMES, Hoemcoming 2003, Valentine's Day Mock Weddings, Black History Assembly, Spring Leadership Retreat, SGA Elections, Organizational Meetings, Woemen's History Month, Men's Week, Father/Son Banquet, Spring Festival, Blood and Breast Cancer Drives
Nearest AirportBaltimore (122), Salisbury (15)
Nearest TrainWilmington (121)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations75
# of fraternities4
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Hawk Message - bimonthly
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Mu, Alpha Phi Sigma, Alpha Tau Alpha, Beta Kappa Chi, Delta Tau Alpha, Eta Sigma Delta, Kappa Delta Pi, Kappa Omicron Nu, Phi Kappa Phi, Sigma Beta Delta, Sigma Lambda Chi, Sigma Tau Delta, Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Golden Key
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Alpha Nu OmegaFraternity and Sorority, Inc. , Praise Fellowship, Baptist Student Ministry, Catholic Student Association, Wesley Foundation, Todah: Hands in Ministry; UMES Gospel Choir
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) African Student Association, AFRAM, Ethiopian Students Association, Muslim Students Association, Caribbean International Club, Sudanese Student Association,
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Ecumenical campus ministry, NAACP, Students for Progressive Action, Phenomenal Women, Rotaract club, College Democrats of America, Students in Free Enterprise, Caribbean international club, For Sisters Only, National Student Business League;