University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Maryland Eastern Shore, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

3.09
Average High School GPA
934
SAT Midpoint
February 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMES accepted % of applicants. We classify this as most selective.

In the most recent year, 0 people applied and 0 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 1 years at University of Maryland Eastern Shore:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Maryland Eastern Shore by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UMES considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Maryland Eastern Shore?

3.09
Average High School GPA
934
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Maryland Eastern Shore as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.09.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
2%
3.75-3.99
9%
3.50-3.74
14%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
32%
2.00-2.49
12%

UMES is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

SAT Math Scores
Math Mean
458
SAT Verb Scores
Verbal Mean
476
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
934

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Regular admission deadline

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