| UMES vs. SMCM |
#349 in National Universities #19 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #137 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,076 Maryland Residents $20,122 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,298 Maryland Residents $31,374 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,428 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,416 Maryland Residents $21,416 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,682 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,533 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier96.41% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter68.63% |
| Lower8.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.27% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,177 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,630 |
| Larger2,476 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,616 |
| Larger701 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller14 |
| 278 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower35% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| Higher35% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Lower62% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,499) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,708) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,594) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 307 | Number of faculty | 185 |
| Higher$96,952 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$81,389 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.