 |
|
|
|
Founded in 1925, Salisbury University, or SU, is a public university in Maryland. The university owns more than 50 buildings, including 10 residence halls and the campus sits on more than 150 acres of land. SU offers over 40 different undergraduate and graduate degree programs through the four schools, which are:
The Salisbury University's mascot is named "Sammy the Seagull". Their football competes in the Atlantic Central Football Conference, while all the other sports teams compete in the Capital Athletic Conference.
Salisbury University is located in Salisbury, MD (a small suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Salisbury University is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in media.
Salisbury University does not offer open admission. The school admitted just 17% of applicants in 2007. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 520 and 610.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Salisbury University had 7,581 enrolled students in 2007.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Capital Athletic Conference and Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Salisbury University is a premier comprehensive Maryland public university, offering excellent, affordable education in undergraduate liberal arts, sciences, pre-professional and professional programs, including education, nursing, social work, and business, and a limited number of applied graduate programs. Our highest purpose is to empower our students with the knowledge, skills, and core values that contribute to active citizenship, gainful employment, and life-long learning in a democratic society and interdependent world.
Salisbury University cultivates and sustains a superior learning community where students, faculty, and staff are viewed as teachers, scholars, and learners, and where a commitment to excellence and openness to a broad array of ideas and perspectives are central to all aspects of University life. Our learning community is student-centered, where students are taught by professional educators in small classroom settings, where faculty serve as academic advisors, and where virtually every student has an opportunity to undertake research with a faculty mentor. We foster an environment where individuals make choices that lead to a more successful development of social, physical, occupational, emotional, and intellectual well being.
The University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and undergraduate and graduate students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. Believing that learning and service are vital components of civic life, Salisbury University actively contributes to the local Eastern Shore community and the educational, economic, cultural, and social needs of our State and nation."
More complete details are provided below.
Salisbury University
1101 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801-6862
General Phone: (410) 543-6000
http://www.salisbury.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 323 | history, English, liberal arts and sciences, political science, Spanish language, geography, peace and conflict resolution, international studies, ... |
| Business And Management | 315 | business management, marketing, finance, accounting |
| Education And Teaching | 249 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, education, early childhood education, educational administration, reading teaching, math teaching, health teaching, ... |
| Media | 133 | communication studies |
| Science | 112 | biology, chemistry, physics, ecology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 92 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 83 | social work |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 70 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 56 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 35 | information science, computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 34 | fine arts |
| Medical Support And Technology | 33 | respiratory care tech, clinical lab tech |
| Mathematics | 24 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 18 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 14 | philosophy |
| Medicine | 8 | health professions |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Salisbury University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,439 | 41 |
| Master's degree | 171 | 14 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 4 |
In 2007, Salisbury University had a total enrollment of 7,581 students (6,958 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 82% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| New York | 3% |
| Delaware | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Salisbury University offers campus housing for 1,700 of its 6,958 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Salisbury, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,593 | 1,150 | 17% | 1,150 | 100% |
| Men | 2,926 | 500 | 17% | 500 | 100% |
| Women | 3,667 | 650 | 18% | 650 | 100% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 610 |
| SAT Writing | 520 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,412 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,500 |
| Room and board | $ 7,604 |
| Room charge | $ 3,880 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,724 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,750 |
Financial Aid:
Salisbury University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 209100)
Salisbury University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 119 | 76 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 57 | 44 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 40 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 59 | $85,294 | 20 | $77,963 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 52 | $66,533 | 46 | $64,545 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 60 | $60,619 | 46 | $59,765 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $68,831 | 8 | $53,838 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 27 | $44,448 | 39 | $42,376 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 202 | $67,350 | 159 | $58,873 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Capital Athletic Conference |
| Track | Capital Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
International/Global Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Salisbury University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Salisbury University.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Salisbury University with government-defined occupation categories)
 |
 |
||||
|
|||||
 |
 |
|
|
||||||
|
|||||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|||
|
||||
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|||||
|
|
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
