Description

A historical northeastern four-year school, Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland offers a high level of scholarship equally balanced with a dynamic student life.

Salisbury majors include a number of academic fields such as Earth Science, English, Geography, Political Science and Sociology. Professional bachelor's degrees are also granted in fields like Athletic Training, Business Administration, Computer Science, Nursing and Social Work.

Academics are not just confined to the classroom at Salisbury. A number of academic institutes and centers include Academy for Leadership in Education, the Center for Conflict Resolution and a Research Center devoted to History and Culture.

Student life features a broad spectrum of student organizations as specialized as the Quidditch Club, the Asian and Pacific Islander Club, the Vegetarian Student Association, and the Colleges Against Cancer Club. There are also political, religious, literary, service and academic organizations, which number well over 125.

Salisbury's historical backdrop and proximity to the coastline enrich the aesthetic experience.

Transcripts, SAT or ACT scores, recommendation letters and a personal essay are used to evaluate prospective students.

Scholarships and other forms of financial aid are disbursed to eligible students based on financial need and other factors.

Quick Facts

Location

Mid-Atlantic

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Sea gulls

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$6,618

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,114

Selectivity

Highly Selective

Enrollment

8,204

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
7,281
Freshman Class
1,276
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
8,204

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
88%
Graduate
12%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
99%
Part-Time
1%

Gender of Students

Women
58%
Men
42%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
11%
Asian
2%
Caucasian
81%
Latino
2%
Other
4%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%