| UMES vs. UMUC |
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|---|---|---|
#349 in National Universities #19 in Maryland Colleges | Rankings* | #85 in Federal Region III Universities #24 in Maryland Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$9,076 Maryland Residents $20,122 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$8,136 Maryland Residents $12,336 Out-of-State |
| expensive$8,010 Maryland Residents $13,428 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,882 Maryland Residents $12,132 Out-of-State |
| More$8,682 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$4,195 |
| Admission | ||
| 96.41% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 8.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| 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) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,177 | Total Enrollment | Larger63,012 |
| Smaller2,476 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger52,187 |
| Smaller701 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,825 |
| Smaller278 | Online Student Population | Larger56,668 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher35% | Graduate Rate | Lower33% |
| Higher35% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower12% |
| Higher62% | Retention Rate | Lower55% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,626) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,708) | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 307 | Number of faculty | 3,728 |
| Higher$96,952 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$89,536 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.