University of Maryland Eastern Shore - UMES

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES), the state’s historically black 1890 land-grant institution, has its purpose and uniqueness grounded in distinctive learning, discovery and engagement opportunities in the arts and sciences, education, technology, engineering, agriculture, business and health professions. We are a student-centered, doctoral research degree-granting university known for its nationally accredited undergraduate and graduate programs, applied research, and highly valued graduates. Our heritage as a historically black, public research institution that has grown into a 1,100-acre campus is balanced with our mission to serve a diverse student body representing nearly three dozen nations.