Established in 1886, University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a non-profit public state higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Princess Anne (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Maryland. Officially accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 134 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMES also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
