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University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Location: Princess Anne, Maryland
www.umes.edu
Mascot: Hawk
Background
Founded in 1886, UMES is a regionally accredited university, offering bachelors and masters degrees and doctoral degrees. UMES is located 12 miles from Salisbury and 42 miles from Ocean City. There are 212 faculty, with 69% working full time and 42% with terminal degrees.
Facts about UMES
- Public university
- Residential campus in rural community
- 2893 undergraduates: 13% part time, 58% women, 6% international
- 71% of applicants admitted
- SAT I or ACT required
High school preparation
College-preparatory program recommended. 20 units required.
- Required units include English - 4
- Mathematics - 3
- Social Studies - 3
- Science - 2
- Foreign languages - 1
- Academic electives - 6
2001-2002 Annual Costs:
Tuition/fees (2001-2002) $3994; out of state $8924; Room/board $4930. Books/supplies $700. Personal expenses $1000. Transportation $400
Academics
Special Study Options: Accelerated Study, cooperative education, distance learning, double major, exchange students, honors, internships, liberal arts/career combination, New York semester, teacher certification. Credit/placement by examination for AP, CLEP, IB, institutional tests. SATII recommended for some programs for counseling and placement. Support Services: Learning disabled program. Writing center, learning center, tutoring, remedial instruction, pre-admission summer program, reduced course load.
Student Life
Dormitories available. Activities: Ecumenical Campus Ministries, NAACP, Students for Progressive Action, Phenomenal women, College Democrats of America, Students in Free Enterprise, Caribbean International Club, For Sisters Only, bands, choral groups, dance, drama, radio station, student government
Athletics
Intercollegiate: NCAA - Baseball M, basketball, bowling W, cross-country, softball W tennis, track and field, volleyball W Intramural: Basketball, bowling soccer, softball W, swimming, table tennis, volleyball.
Student Services
Health services, personal counseling, adviser for adult students, veterans' counselor, student employment services, career counseling, placement for graduates. Disabled: Services for visually, hearing impaired.
Contact:
Email: rpeoples@mail.umes.edu
Phone: (410) 651-6410
Fax: (410) 651-7922
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Bird Hall
Princess Anne, MD 21853
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