University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Admissions

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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.

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.09
Average High School GPA
934
SAT Midpoint
March 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

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

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMES accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,724 people applied and 5,484 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3597 / 4297 (84%)
Men
1887 / 2427 (78%)

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 2 years at University of Maryland Eastern Shore:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2024

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

11%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 11% ended up enrolling at University of Maryland Eastern Shore, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

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

March 15
Regular admission deadline
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