University of Maryland Eastern Shore
About
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a public, historically Black land-grant institution in Princess Anne, best known for its supportive, close-knit campus culture and rich heritage. The university boasts highly regarded programs in agriculture, aviation science, and hospitality management, as well as competitive doctoral tracks in pharmacy and physical therapy. Beyond the classroom, students enjoy a vibrant campus life shaped by classic HBCU traditions, active student organizations, and NCAA Division I athletics. Notably, UMES is distinguished by its unique PGA Golf Management program—one of only a few nationwide—and its specialized coastal research programs leveraging the nearby Chesapeake Bay.
Wikipedia:The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a public historically black land-grant research university in Princess Anne, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. It is classified among "Research Colleges and Universities". It was established as Delaware Conference Academy. It has also been known as Princess Anne Academy and other names during its evolution.
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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