Overview

Salisbury University is a University institution located in Salisbury, MD, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD  21801
United States

Contact Elizabeth Skoglund
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@salisbury.edu
Phone: 410-543-6161
Fax: 410-546-6016

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/therapist
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Outdoor Education
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Science Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Science Technologies/technicians, General
Science Technologies/technicians, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,090

Applied

7,170

Accepted

6,281

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,666

Females Applied

4,185

Females Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,424

Males Applied

2,985

Males Accepted

87%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.71

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 15th	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	January 15th	January 1st	No
Early decision plan	November 15th	December 15th	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	640	600	670
SAT Math	615	580	640
ACT Composite	26	26	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,860

In-state

18,950

Out-of-state

7,860

In-district

Fees

3,224

Full-time student fees

13,900

Room & board

7,820

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

11,000

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,702

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,343

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,024

Avg. Loan Aid

3,344

Avg. Grant Aid

9,279

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59.5%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

15%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,281

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

16%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.36%
Black or African American	13.52%
White or Caucasian	69.07%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.36%
Asian	3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.31%
Other	1.5%

Gender

Male (44.13%)

Female (55.87%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	36%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Relay for Life, Homecoming Flock Party and The Big Event Community Service

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More
Adacemic, Art/Music, Cultural, Dance, Drama, Etc.

Most popular organizations:
SGA, Black Student Union, SU TV,WXSU Radio, SOAP(Programming Board) and Campus Crusade for Christ

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Self-defense courses

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		No	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No		No
Gymnastics		No	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

604

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 417

Part-time - 187

Male - 253

Female - 351