Salisbury University

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Salisbury University lies just 30 miles from the beaches and is part of the Delmarva Peninsula on a plush 140-acre campus on the beautiful Eastern shore south of Salisbury, Maryland. Serving Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic region, Salisbury University was founded in 1925 and utilizes the 4-1-4 academic calendar, which divides the school year into into two four-month terms and a single one-month term in January.

Salisbury University offers 57 undergraduate minors, 42 undergraduate degree programs, four post-baccalaureate programs and 14 postgraduate programs. The academic schools include: Fulton School of Liberal Arts, Henson School of Science and Technology, Perdue School of Business and Seidel School of Education and Professional Studies.

SU is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC); the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB-International); American Chemical Society Committee on Professional Training (ACS-CPT); Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE); among others.

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Information Summary

Ranks 10th in Maryland and 456th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 87.3
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $25,774
Admission Success rate N/A
SAT 75%ile scores 1230
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 21 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 83% / 50%
Enrollment Total (all students) 8,567

Admissions

The basic requirements for admission include an online application form, high school transcripts, personal statement, letters of recommendation and a secondary school counselor

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Financial Aid

Students applying to Salisbury University are eligible for Federal Financial Aid. The university also has several scholarships available for different categories. The state of Maryland also awards various scholarships every year. These financial aid awards include Guaranteed Access grants, Educational Access grants, House of Delegates and Senatorial scholarships to legal residents of the state. The application deadline is usually March 1 of the following academic year.

The state scholarships awarded through SU Financial Aid Office include tuition reduction for non-resident nursing students. To apply, one must not be a resident of the state of Maryland, must be a registered full time student, and must sign a promissory note to serve as a full-time registered nurse in Maryland for four years. Also available is the Edward T. Conroy Memorial Scholarship Program for veterans. Each school has several scholarships, some with over 20 scholarships. The scholarships are available for all levels; that is undergraduate and graduate students. One is automatically eligible for consideration for scholarship upon admission. The selection criteria vary time to time and are different for every scholarship.

The Financial Aid office at SU readily assists students in determining their suitability for federal financial aid and through the application process. SU also has a work study program where student can apply for jobs in the university and are employed while they study. This goes a long way in helping students to offset their expenses.

SU has several financing opportunities available as well.

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Students

SU students have a vibrant campus life. On-campus accommodations are available to undergraduate students and to post-graduate students on a limited basis. Students can also opt for off campus residency. International students are not offered accommodation. The student leaders live within the campus and new students have several options in terms of communities to join.

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Athletics

For those interested in athletics, SU has a vibrant athletics department with a variety of sports for both male and female students. The university

Alumni

Distinguished Salisbury University alumni include:

  • Jake Bergey – Former Lacrosse Player
  • Steve Bisciotti – Baltimore Ravens Football Team (owner)
  • Talmadge Branch – Maryland House of Delegates (Democrat) District 45
  • Eric M. Bromwell – Maryland House of Delegates(Democrat) District 8
  • Norman Conway – Maryland House of Delegates(Democrat) District 38 B
  • Jeannie Haddaway – Maryland House of Delegates(Republican) District 37 B
  • Scott Krinsky
  • Frank Perdue – Former president of Perdue Farms

Bibliography

  • http://www.campusexplorer.com/colleges/2423BEA1/Maryland/Salisbury/Salisbury- Web.
  • McGrath, Anne. Ultimate college guide 2010. 7th ed. Naperville, Ill.: Sourcebooks Inc., 2009. Print.
  • www.salisbury.edu. Web

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