Established in 1886, University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Princess Anne (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Maryland.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 133 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 