University of Maryland Eastern Shore
- Public
- Research university
University of Maryland Eastern Shore: international tuition 20,122 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 36,987 USD, acceptance rate 96.4%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 62.
UMES states that international students can be considered for academic-profile merit scholarships but must sponsor their own expenses. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, the merit process, or award amounts for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 96.4% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 62+. No IELTS score is listed.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 36,987 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/3. You apply through COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
International tuition is 20,122 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 36,987 USD.
Does University of Maryland Eastern Shore offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. UMES states that international students can be considered for academic-profile merit scholarships but must sponsor their own expenses. The pages do not clarify need-based aid, the merit process, or award amounts for international students.
What English scores does University of Maryland Eastern Shore require?
Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 62.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Maryland Eastern Shore?
The acceptance rate is 96.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships (external, listed by UMES)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page lists the Aga Khan scholarship under international student opportunities for students from certain countries; it does not exclude international students, so 'No' is not supported.
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships for College Students from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and PortugalIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
This scholarship is listed under scholarship opportunities for international students, so international students cannot be concluded to be excluded.
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe application steps do not say whether merit is considered automatically or needs a separate application, so this cannot be concluded.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admission does or does not consider international students' ability to pay. The Certificate of Finances is described only for admission/I-20 purposes, so Unclear.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions the CSS Profile or a separate international aid form. The Certificate of Finances serves the visa/I-20 and is not clearly an aid application, so Unclear.
Scholarships at this school
UMES merit scholarships for international students (academic profile based)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The international students page explicitly says international students are eligible for merit scholarships based on academic profile.
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships (external, listed by UMES)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
The page lists the Aga Khan scholarship under international student opportunities for students from certain countries; it does not exclude international students, so 'No' is not supported.
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships for College Students from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and PortugalIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Application method unclearSchool page
This scholarship is listed under scholarship opportunities for international students, so international students cannot be concluded to be excluded.
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiHigh school transcripts are required, along with an academic evaluation from an approved service.Required
- English proficiencyiEnglish proficiency is required; TOEFL, Duolingo, IELTS, PTE or SAT/ACT are accepted.Required
- Proof of fundsiA Certificate of Finances with bank certification meeting the school's minimum is required.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Deadline for financial documents and I-20 requirements (Spring)Documentsabout17days
- Spring application deadline (international students)Application+17 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline (Spring)Deposit+47 days
- Fall application deadline (international)Application+137 days
- Deadline for financial documents and I-20 requirements (Fall)Documents+182 days
- Enrollment deposit deadline (Fall)Deposit+198 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data