Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD

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Tuition & Fees

$14,814

$25,508

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
600
75th
660
25th
580
75th
27
25th
21
75th
26
25th
20
75th
27
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,383
Declined 725
Total Received 8,108
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Public

6,378

undergraduate students

745

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is a public university that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing. It is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to student success, and its beautiful campus located on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It is located on a 201-acre campus in Salisbury, Maryland—120 miles from both Baltimore, Maryland—and Washington, DC.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 7,123
Established in 1925
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

201-acre campus in Salisbury (population: 32,807), approximately 40 miles west of Ocean City and 120 miles southeast of both Baltimore and Washington DC. Served by air and bus. School operates transportation to surrounding areas including off-campus housing, bus station, shopping malls, and U of Maryland Eastern Shore.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Salisbury University
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD
21801-6837

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
27%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
15%
Top 1/4
45%
Top 1/2
81%
Bottom 1/2
19%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
600
75th
660
25th
580
75th
27
25th
21
75th
26
25th
20
75th
27
25th
22

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 7,383
Declined 725
Total Received 8,108

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$6,908

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,638
Housing $7,630
Food $5,786
Additional fees $4,176
Books & supplies $1,300
Total $29,530
Average Financial Aid - $6,908
Total with Avg. Aid $22,622

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $8,509,357
State $4,715,056
Institutional $6,419,215
Other external $2,032,112
Total $21,675,740

Non-need-based

Federal
State $360,948
Institutional $3,718,170
Other external $695,454
Total $4,774,572

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 888 543-0148
F: 410 543-6138
finaid@salisbury.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, cheerleading, equestrian sports, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, equestrian sports, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, weight lifting

Intramural/Recreational Sports

baseball, battleship, boxing/kickboxing, corn hole, dodgeball, floor hockey, golf, handball, kickball, non-tackle football, quidditch, rock climbing, scuba diving, soccer, softball, surfing/boarding, tai chi, tang soo do, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA (Division III), Capital Athletic Conference, ECAC, New Jersey Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Data Science, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Geography yes yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes yes
History, General yes yes
Information Science/Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music, General yes
Outdoor Education yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist yes
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Communication Arts
  2. Psychology
  3. Social Work

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

7,123

total students

81%

in-state

19%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

6,378
students

Female
55%
3,483

Male
45%
2,895

10%

745
students

Female
76%
569

Male
24%
176

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

92%

5,853
students

Female
55%
3,227

Male
45%
2,626

8%

525
students

Female
49%
256

Male
51%
269

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
13%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 30
Countries most often represented Cameroon
China
India
Mexico
Myanmar
Nigeria
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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