Salisbury University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1637 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #459 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #413 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 34 | In Maryland |
| #461 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 64 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 6,695
- Graduates
- 875
- 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 86% 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 | 86% | 83% | 89% |
| Applicants | 7,691 | 3,089 | 4,602 |
| Admissions | 6,650 | 2,555 | 4,095 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,214 | 519 | 695 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
2,693 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
495 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5314 (70%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 978 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 417 (6%) |
| Asian | 284 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 245 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 210 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 77 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.2%) |
| 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
- $6,437
- Students receiving aid
- 91%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,408 | $8,585 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,408 | $8,585 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,678 | $13,821 |
| Fee in-district | $2,780 | $1,944 |
| Fee in-state | $2,780 | $1,944 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,780 | $1,944 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,248 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,500 |
| Room charge | $7,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,200 |
Salisbury University majors
Salisbury University has granted 1,842 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 349 master's across 15 programs, and 9 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Salisbury University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 127 | 192 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 157 | ||
| Psychology, General | 155 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 94 | 32 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 111 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 107 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 91 | 3 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 83 | 1 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 66 | ||
| Finance, General | 64 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 44 | 18 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 58 | ||
| Environmental Science | 51 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 50 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 49 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 27 | 21 | |
| Accounting | 46 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 43 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 42 | ||
| History, General | 35 | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 37 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 36 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 26 | ||
| Geography | 23 | 3 | |
| Education, General | 25 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 25 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 23 | ||
| Sociology, General | 23 | ||
| Economics, General | 18 | ||
| Music, General | 18 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 14 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 14 | ||
| Physics, General | 14 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 13 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 13 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 10 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 10 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 4 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 1 | ||
| Science Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,842 | 349 | 9 |
Salisbury University has a graduation rate of 72%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 72% | 66% | 77% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Salisbury University has published 5,170 scientific papers with 81,122 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Engineering, Chemistry, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 55 | 644 |
| 1991 | 39 | 655 |
| 1992 | 63 | 675 |
| 1993 | 56 | 628 |
| 1994 | 59 | 654 |
| 1995 | 64 | 658 |
| 1996 | 50 | 666 |
| 1997 | 77 | 685 |
| 1998 | 63 | 720 |
| 1999 | 76 | 823 |
| 2000 | 71 | 884 |
| 2001 | 55 | 998 |
| 2002 | 65 | 1055 |
| 2003 | 55 | 1309 |
| 2004 | 69 | 1397 |
| 2005 | 74 | 1443 |
| 2006 | 82 | 1634 |
| 2007 | 101 | 1759 |
| 2008 | 121 | 1874 |
| 2009 | 118 | 2175 |
| 2010 | 99 | 2399 |
| 2011 | 114 | 2458 |
| 2012 | 105 | 2607 |
| 2013 | 95 | 2779 |
| 2014 | 102 | 2810 |
| 2015 | 113 | 2814 |
| 2016 | 113 | 2723 |
| 2017 | 126 | 2772 |
| 2018 | 143 | 2795 |
| 2019 | 157 | 3470 |
| 2020 | 178 | 4187 |
| 2021 | 204 | 5627 |
| 2022 | 151 | 5287 |
Notable alumni
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NZo
- Enrolled in Salisbury University
- Studied journalism
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
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Eric Arndt is an American professional wrestler. In WWE, he 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 Cruiserweight Champion. Since leaving WWE 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
- Occupations
- head coachcoachathletics competitor
- Biography
-
Daniel Patrick Quinn is an American football coach who is the defensive coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He came to prominence as the defensive coordinator of the Seattle Seahawks from 2013 to 2014, serving as the play-caller for the team's Legion of Boom secondary. Under Quinn, Seattle led the league in defense and made two consecutive Super Bowl appearances, winning the franchise's first in Super Bowl XLVIII. This success led to Quinn being named head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, where he served for six seasons.
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Steve Bisciotti
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
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Stephen J. Bisciotti is an American business executive and the current majority owner of the Baltimore Ravens of the 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.
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Jeannie Haddaway
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio is a politician from Maryland who served as Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. She previously served as the deputy chief of staff to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan (2016–2019); as director of intergovernmental affairs for Hogan (2015–2016); and as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, from District 37B (2003–2015).
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Justin Ready
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Justin D. Ready is member of the Maryland State Senate and a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
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E. J. Pipkin
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Edward Joseph Pipkin Jr. is an American activist, politician, and Republican former member of the Maryland State Senate, had represented Maryland's 36th Senate district, and was first elected in 2002 and served until 2013. Prior to his election to the state senate, he worked in the field of business finance, trading bonds in New York City. He also founded an environmental group known as "Citizens Against Bay Dumping," during which he was successful in lobbying for legislation that banned irresponsible disposal of dredge spoils in the Chesapeake Bay. Pipkin currently lives in Dallas. In 2004, he unsuccessfully ran for the U.S. Senate against Barbara Mikulski. Then, in 2008, he unsuccessfully ran for Congress in Maryland's 1st congressional district, against incumbent Wayne Gilchrest and State Senator Andy Harris, losing the primary to Andy Harris. On August 5, 2013, Pipkin announced he would retire from the State Senate to attend graduate school.
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Amber Cowan
- Years
- 1981-.. (age 42)
- Occupations
- glass artist
- Biography
-
Amber Cowan is an American artist and educator living and working in Philadelphia. Cowan creates fused and flameworked glass sculptures from cullet and recycled industrial glass.
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Dan Lader
- Occupations
- association football player
- Biography
-
Dan Lader is an American soccer player.
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 | 1,311 |
| 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 |