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Information Summary
Ranks 727th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Small suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 5,982 |
| Total Enrollment | 7,009 |
| Calendar System | Four-one-four plan |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition | |
| Application Fee Required | |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $45 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Salisbury, MD
| Total Population | 27,335 (23,230 urban / 4,105 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 9,698 (2.57 people per house) |
| Families | 6,507 (3.07 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 9,871 |
| Pop. — Asian | 483 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 16 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 156 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 16,816 |
| Pop. — Other | 389 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Balanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Medium 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 |
$5,976 |
$13,554 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,050 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,450 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $7,050 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,450 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,450 |
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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?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
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 Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
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 Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,700 |
| Meals per Week | N/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?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,293 | 113 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,271 | 236 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,896 | 156 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,706 | 393 | |
| Any financial aid type | 669 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Salisbury University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 20 | 23 | 43 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 300 | 403 | 703 |
Hispanic | 78 | 88 | 166 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 77 | 96 | 173 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 10 | 10 | 20 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,354 | 3,226 | 5,580 |
Race Unknown | 134 | 190 | 324 |
| Total | 2,973 | 4,036 | 7,009 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Salisbury University?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| 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
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
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
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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