UMES remains committed to providing higher education in the agricultural sciences to blacks. As a land-grant institution, it has expanded its mission to provide higher education for students from diverse backgrounds, across the state and nation, in a broad range of educational programs. The campus is situated on 700 acres, with Georgian, Colonial, and modern architectural-style buildings. New facilities include Kiah Hall, Bird Hall, and the Aquaculture Building. Contact the Chair of the Military Science Department.
Athletic awards are available to students participating in intercollegiate sports.
Contact the Athletic Department. The Cooperative Education Program combines classroom study with related paid work experience. Contact the respective departments. Merit scholarships are awarded by UMES to students based on academic achievement. Performance awards are available for students participating in the creative and performing arts.