Salisbury University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1638 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #443 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #397 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #519 of 1,095 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 83 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 6,281
- Graduates
- 749
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- salisbury.edu
Salisbury University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Salisbury University has an acceptance rate of 89% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 87% | 90% |
| Applicants | 8,090 | 3,422 | 4,662 |
| Admissions | 7,170 | 2,984 | 4,184 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,374 | 588 | 785 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 1 | 1 |
1,748 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
520 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
175 or 13%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1180
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Salisbury University are 1180-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
21 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Salisbury University are 26-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4764 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 977 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 506 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 294 (4%) |
| Asian | 205 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 191 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 61 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,192
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,706 | $8,260 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,706 | $8,260 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,400 | $13,525 |
| Fee in-district | $2,932 | $2,070 |
| Fee in-state | $2,932 | $2,070 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,932 | $2,070 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,279 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,416 |
| Room charge | $7,630 |
| Meal charge | $5,786 |
Salisbury University majors
Salisbury University has granted 1,605 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 287 master's across 14 programs, and 13 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Salisbury University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 101 | 171 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 92 | 35 | |
| Psychology, General | 126 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 125 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 114 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 93 | 2 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 86 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 78 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 64 | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 64 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 56 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 55 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 43 | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 44 | ||
| Accounting | 41 | ||
| History, General | 35 | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 33 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 30 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 28 | ||
| Geography | 15 | 11 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 21 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 21 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 14 | 6 | |
| Education, General | 18 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 18 | ||
| Sociology, General | 15 | ||
| Economics, General | 14 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 13 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 13 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 12 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 11 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 8 | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 8 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 7 | ||
| Outdoor Education | 7 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 5 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| Data Science, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,605 | 287 | 13 |
Salisbury University has a graduation rate of 67%, which is among the 27% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 67% | 64% | 70% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Salisbury University has published 7,980 scientific papers with 163,435 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Geography and Cartography, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 109 | 1195 |
| 1993 | 88 | 1124 |
| 1994 | 91 | 1180 |
| 1995 | 98 | 1194 |
| 1996 | 77 | 1262 |
| 1997 | 120 | 1346 |
| 1998 | 95 | 1430 |
| 1999 | 115 | 1635 |
| 2000 | 115 | 1812 |
| 2001 | 102 | 1926 |
| 2002 | 160 | 2427 |
| 2003 | 114 | 2679 |
| 2004 | 106 | 2909 |
| 2005 | 122 | 3186 |
| 2006 | 121 | 3376 |
| 2007 | 127 | 3549 |
| 2008 | 139 | 3734 |
| 2009 | 166 | 4247 |
| 2010 | 139 | 4494 |
| 2011 | 161 | 4637 |
| 2012 | 150 | 5057 |
| 2013 | 147 | 5042 |
| 2014 | 155 | 5461 |
| 2015 | 143 | 5556 |
| 2016 | 131 | 5324 |
| 2017 | 146 | 5417 |
| 2018 | 204 | 5735 |
| 2019 | 835 | 6795 |
| 2020 | 170 | 8411 |
| 2021 | 220 | 9244 |
| 2022 | 182 | 9197 |
| 2023 | 180 | 9190 |
| 2024 | 165 | 8784 |
Salisbury University alumni
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NZo
- Enrolled in Salisbury University
- Studied journalism
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Eric Arndt is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his tenure in WWE under the ring name Enzo Amore and came to prominence for his partnership with Big Cass, whom he teamed with from 2013 to 2017. Together, they won the NXT Year-End Award for Tag Team of the Year in 2015. He was later moved to the 205 Live brand, where he was a two-time WWE Cruiserweight Champion. Since leaving WWE for controversial reasons in January 2018, he has also embarked on a rap music career initially under the name Real1, but now goes under the same name he uses on the independent circuit.
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Dan Quinn
- Enrolled in Salisbury University
- Studied in 1989-1993
- Occupations
- head coachAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Daniel Patrick Quinn is an American professional football coach who is the head coach for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks from 2013 to 2014, helping craft a Cover 3 defense that featured the Legion of Boom secondary. Under Quinn, Seattle made two consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning the franchise's first in Super Bowl XLVIII.
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Steve Bisciotti
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Stephen J. Bisciotti is an American business executive and the current majority owner of the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He founded Aerotek, the largest privately owned staffing and recruiting company in the U.S. based in Hanover, Maryland, and cofounded Allegis Group, an international talent management firm headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, that owns Aerotek; TEKsystems; Actalent; MarketSource; Major, Lindsey & Africa; Aston Carter; and Allegis Global Solutions.
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Scott Krinsky
- Occupations
- actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Scott Krinsky is an American actor and comic best known for his role as Jeffrey "Jeff" Barnes on the hit TV series Chuck and his role as Darryl on The O.C.
General info
| Alternative names | Salisbury SU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1925 |
| Motto | Live, Learn, Lead |
| Colors | maroon, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-January; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,315 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1101 Camden Ave Salisbury, Maryland, 21801-6862 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 33,000 |
| Phone | 4105436000 |