| Location: | Princess Anne |
| President: | Thelma B. Thompson |
| Founded: | 1886 |
| Undergraduate Students: | 3,922 |
| Graduate Students: | 511 |
| Operating Budget: | $108 Million |
| For More Information: | 410.651.2200 |
A diverse and dynamic land-grant, doctoral-degree-granting institution in a bucolic setting, the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is ranked in the nation's top tier of "America's Best Black Colleges" by U.S. News & World Report. Its unique array of undergraduate programs geared to the regional, national, and global economy include airway science, construction management technology, hotel and restaurant management, engineering, and professional golf management. The university's historical commitment to a core curriculum in the arts and sciences forms the foundation for its professional majors in agriculture, business, computer science, criminal justice, health professions, and teaching. Its 17 graduate offerings include doctoral programs in environmental science, food science, organizational leadership, pharmacy, and physical therapy.