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Salisbury University

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B-

Rating

Public

Type

9,407

Students

$17,330

Tuition

74%

Acceptance

#545

Ranking

Small Suburb

Campus Setting

Salisbury, MD

1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD 21801-6862

Salisbury University is a mid-sized public institution located in Salisbury, MD ranked 13th in Maryland. It has a total of 8,309 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting a little less than 3/4 of applicants. Salisbury University offers 68 different majors and is best known for its Health Teacher Education, Respiratory Care Therapy, and Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution programs (nationally ranked 6th, 9th, and 12th respectively). With an annual tuition of $7,264 for students from Maryland and $17,330 for those from out-of-state, Salisbury University is reasonably priced. 67.16% of students graduate ready to the next stage of their lives, entering the labor force. After college, alumni go on to earn more or less $50,500 per year, which is 22% above the national median.
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Cost

$20,110
Above Average

Salisbury University

$20,110

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$36,470

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$30,742

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

74%Acceptance
Less Selective

Salisbury University

74%

National

69%
Sat

0 - 0

% of students submit

Admissions Yield

24%

ACT

0 - 0

% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Recommended

Application Fee

$50

Students

8,309Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

44%

In-state

83%

Female

56%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

7%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
14% Social Work7% Psychology, General7% Business Administration and Management, General73% Others

14% Social Work

7% Psychology, General

7% Business Administration and Management, General

73% Others

Social Work

14%

300 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

147 Graduates

Business Administration and Management, General

7%

145 Graduates

Speech Communication and Rhetoric

6%

138 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

6%

126 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

106 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

4%

95 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

4%

92 Graduates

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

4%

89 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors15:115:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

15

Number of Library Books

243,003

Academic Spend per Student

$8,046

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

83%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$38,800/Year

Salisbury University

$38,800

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$38,800

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$50,500

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

67%