University of Maryland Eastern Shore is a public historically Black research university founded in 1886 and designated as a land-grant institution in 1890. Located in Princess Anne, Maryland, the university has expanded from its original 16-acre campus to occupy 1,100 acres today. It offers 38 undergraduate degree programmes across multiple disciplines and 16 distinctive graduate programmes, serving a student body that represents nearly three dozen nations.
The institution combines teaching, research, and community engagement as core functions. It maintains a particular commitment to first-generation and underserved students, emphasising the development of well-rounded individuals capable of leadership roles. The university positions itself to prepare students for 21st-century challenges whilst generating impact at state, regional, and global levels.
