University of Maryland Eastern Shore Acceptance Rate
Princess Anne, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,032
- Admitted
- 7,258
- Yield
- 10%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Maryland Eastern Shore's acceptance rate has risen from 61.3% in 2014–15 to 90.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,141 to 8,032 (+94%) over that period.
Its 90.4% rate makes University of Maryland Eastern Shore more selective than about 20% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 10% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,141 | 2,537 | 61.3% | 769 |
| 2015–16 | 7,249 | 3,556 | 49.1% | 1,020 |
| 2016–17 | 10,231 | 3,928 | 38.4% | 715 |
| 2017–18 | 7,827 | 3,053 | 39% | 565 |
| 2018–19 | 4,923 | 2,664 | 54.1% | 505 |
| 2019–20 | 3,929 | 2,541 | 64.7% | 509 |
| 2020–21 | 8,511 | 5,279 | 62% | 469 |
| 2021–22 | 7,625 | 6,245 | 81.9% | 484 |
| 2022–23 | 6,724 | 5,484 | 81.6% | 588 |
| 2023–24 | 8,032 | 7,258 | 90.4% | 728 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,979 | 4,525 | 90.9% |
| Men | 3,053 | 2,733 | 89.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
How University of Maryland compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Maryland Eastern Shore's acceptance rate?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore's acceptance rate is 90.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,258 admitted of 8,032 applicants).
Is University of Maryland Eastern Shore test optional?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore received 8,032 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,258.
Is University of Maryland Eastern Shore getting harder to get into?
University of Maryland Eastern Shore has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.3% in 2014–15 to 90.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.umes.edu/.