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    Information Summary

    Ranks 727th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment5,982
    Total Enrollment7,009
    Calendar SystemFour-one-four plan
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionYes
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$45
    Graduate Application Fee$45
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Salisbury, MD

    Total Population27,335 (23,230 urban / 4,105 rural)
    Households9,698 (2.57 people per house)
    Families6,507 (3.07 people per family)
    Pop. — African American9,871
    Pop. — Asian483
    Pop. — Pacific Islander16
    Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native156
    Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)16,816
    Pop. — Other389

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

    UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
    GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Salisbury University?

    Ranks 1027th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $4,814 $4,814 $12,708
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,598 $1,598 $1,598
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $252 $252 $581
    FT Graduate Tuition $4,680 $4,680 $9,828
    FT Graduate Required Fees $882 $882 $882
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $309 $309 $595
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $17,120 $17,120 $25,014
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $17,212 $17,212 $25,106
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $10,062 $10,062 $17,956

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $5,976 trend  $6,412 $5,976 trend  $6,412 $13,554 trend  $14,306
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $900 trend  $1,000
    On-Campus – Room & Board $7,050 trend  $7,058
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,450 trend  $2,650
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $7,050 trend  $7,150
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,450 trend  $2,650
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,450 trend  $2,650

    Admission Details

    Applicants 5,910 (2,512 male / 3,398 female)
    Admitted 3,238 (1,394 male / 1,844 female)
    Admission rate 55%
    First-time Enrollment 1,033 (441 male / 592 female)
    FT Enrollment 1,028 (440 male / 588 female)
    PT Enrollment 5 (1 male / 4 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Salisbury University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRecommended
    RecommendationsRecommended
    Formal competency demoRecommended
    Admission test scoresRecommended
    TOEFLRecommended
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningYes
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce NoNo / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Central Atlantic Collegiate Conf
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Capital Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Capital Athletic Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Capital Athletic Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Salisbury University accept?

    Dual CreditNo
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 565th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 13%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 25
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 25

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 552nd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 98%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 590
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 600
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1020 / 1190

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity1,700
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room Fee$3,732
    Board Fee$3,514

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Salisbury University ranks 2545th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,293 113 pie   12%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,271 236 pie   24%
    Institutional Grant Aid $1,896 156 pie   16%
    Student Loan Aid $3,706 393 pie   40%
    Any financial aid type   669 pie   68%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Salisbury University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    202343
    Black Non-Hispanic
    300403703
    Hispanic
    7888166
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    7796173
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    101020
    White Non-Hispanic
    2,3543,2265,580
    Race Unknown
    134190324
    Total 2,973 4,036 7,009

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Salisbury University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting 2 2 1 33 2 40
    Art/Art Studies, General 3 2 1 26 32
    Athletic Training/Trainer 2 1 6 9
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6 1 7 2 64 2 82
    Business Administration and Management, General 11 6 2 3 1 116 7 146
    Chemistry, General 1 7 8
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1 4 1 6
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1 11 9 2 112 7 142
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 1 1 13 2 18
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1 5 1 7
    Early Childhood Education and Teaching 1 21 22
    Ecology 1 6 7
    Economics, General 1 7 8
    Education, General 4 1 43 48
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 1 5 6
    Elementary Education and Teaching 3 2 122 2 129
    English Language and Literature, General 7 1 45 5 58
    Environmental Science 1 1
    Finance, General 1 3 55 59
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 2 1 19 2 25
    French Language and Literature 2 2
    Geography 19 1 20
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 1 10 1 12
    Health Teacher Education 4 4
    History, General 2 57 3 62
    Information Science/Studies 6 19 25
    International/Global Studies 1 3 2 6
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science 3 1 2 37 43
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 11 1 3 40 3 59
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 50 2 54
    Mathematics Teacher Education 1 6 7
    Mathematics, General 1 1 19 1 22
    Music, General 1 5 6
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 6 1 2 74 6 91
    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2 1 9 12
    Philosophy 16 2 18
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1 37 3 41
    Physics, General 3 8 1 12
    Political Science and Government, General 2 24 4 30
    Psychology, General 5 1 62 3 71
    Reading Teacher Education 1 2 3
    Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 4 1 1 8 1 15
    Secondary Education and Teaching 1 1 11 2 15
    Social Work 22 1 1 77 3 104
    Sociology 1 6 7
    Spanish Language and Literature 3 10 3 16
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
    Total 18 119 36 36 4 1,325 72 1,610

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Salisbury University ranks 1026th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $58,268 ($62,412 male / $53,117 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 323 (179 male / 144 female)
    Total Benefits $5,660,739

    Salisbury University Summary

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    The Salisbury University Arboretum, formerly known as the Salisbury State University Arboretum, (50 ha / 125 acres) is an arboretum on the campus of Salisbury University, 1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland. atlantica, Cedrus libani, Cercidiphyllum japonicum, Cercis canadensis, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana, Chionanthus retusus, Chionanthus virginicus, Cladrastis lutea, Clethra barbinervis, Cornus florida, Cornus kousa, Crataegus phaenopyrum, Cunninghamia lanceolata, Diospyros virginiana, Ginkgo biloba, Gymnocladus dioicus, Halesia carolina, Idesia polycarpa, Ilex opaca, Koelreuteria paniculata, Lagerstroemia indica, Liquidambar styraciflua, Liriodendron tulipifera, Magnolia grandiflora, Magnolia kobus, Magnolia denudata, Magnolia x loebneri, Magnolia macrophylla, Magnolia salicifolia, Magnolia x soulangiana, Magnolia stellata, Magnolia virginiana, Malus ‘Red Jade’, Malus x zumi var.

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    Salisbury University Academics

    There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help. An instance of this, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, External Degree Program, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. Salisbury University is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Salisbury University.

    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric
    Foreign Language and Literature:
    French, Spanish
    Computer Science:
    Computer Science
    Education:
    Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Health Teacher Education, Physical Education
    Mathematics:
    Mathematics – General
    Public Administration and Service:
    Social Work
    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Clinical Laboratory Science, Environmental Health, Nursing (RN), Respiratory Therapy
    Popular majors:
    seventeen percent business per marketing, twelve percent education, ten percent communications per journalism, ten percent health professions, seven percent biology, six percent history, six percent psychology, six percent social sciences, five percent security and protective services
    History:
    History – General
    Physical Sciences:
    Chemistry, Geology, Physics
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Drama/Theater Arts, Fine/Studio Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
    Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
    Peace/Conflict Resolution Studies
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
    Biology
    Social Sciences:
    Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
    English Language and Literature:
    English
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Entrepreneurial Studies, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of March. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $520 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Besides, for international students, the application fee is 45.

    Salisbury University Admissions

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    Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 57%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were one thousand, five hundred and sixty-nine total number of transfer students who applied and one thousand, two hundred and eighteen total number of transfer students who were admitted.

    It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, and make sure they are in by the 1st of March. The regular application due date was not reported. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of March and Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of December. Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 15th of March. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of March. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of February.

    Salisbury University Athletics

    The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
    • Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Golf
    • Women’s Club Handball
    • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
    • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Soccer
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
    • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
    • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Volleyball
    The Seagulls are a member of NCAA.

    Salisbury University Financial Aid

    If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Leadership and State/District Residency. Financial aid distribution is at thirty-eight percent scholarships per grants and sixty-two percent loans per jobs. Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Job Skills and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.

    Salisbury University Students

    The school’s size is approximately six thousand, one hundred and forty-one degree-seeking undergrads, nine hundred and fifty-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen and five hundred and seventy-two graduate enrollment. Besides, the student body consists of eighty-two percent in-state students, eighteen percent out-of-state students, zero percent part-time students, fifty-five percent women, forty-five percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, two percent asian per pacific islander, ten percent black per non-hispanic, three percent hispanic, eighty-three percent white per non-hispanic, one percent non-resident alien, two percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-two percent in top 10th of graduating class, fifty-six percent in top quarter of graduating class, eighty-seven percent in top half of graduating class, thirty percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, sixteen percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. The university is a Public, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Coed, where 57 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Additionally, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Salisbury University offers Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

    This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. Indeed, the school is located 110 miles from Baltimore and Washington, DC.In addition, the university has many unique facilites such as arboretum, research center for Delmarva history and culture, center for conflict resolution, small business development center network, sculpture garden, museum.

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