Salisbury University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,408

1.98% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,885

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.42%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.5%

7,691 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,570

87.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

72.2%

856 Graduates

About

Salisbury University is a higher education institution located in Wicomico County, MD. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Salisbury University were Social Work (192 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees), and General Education (25 degrees).

In 2021, 2,277 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Salisbury University. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,636 degrees), 5.29 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (309 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Salisbury University is $7,408, which is $−15,776 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Salisbury University is $7,408, which is $−15,776 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,885.

In 2021, 72% of undergraduate students attending Salisbury University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,408

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Salisbury University was $7,408. The cost of tuition at Salisbury University is $−15,776 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Salisbury University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,885

2021 Value

1.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Salisbury University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,885. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Salisbury University grew by 1.54%.

This chart compares the average net price of Salisbury University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,260

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Salisbury University was of $12,260 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.809% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Salisbury University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Salisbury University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 5.26% with respect to 2020, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Salisbury University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.42%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Salisbury University was 1.42%, which represents 26 out of the 1836 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Salisbury University received 7,691 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11.6% annual growth. Out of those 7,691 applicants, 6,650 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.5% acceptance rate.

There were 7,570 students enrolled at Salisbury University in 2021.

Salisbury University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

6,650

Accepted Out of 7,691

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Salisbury University was 86.5% (6,650 admissions from 7,691 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 77.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11.6%, while admissions declined by −1.54%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Salisbury University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Salisbury University had a total enrollment of 7,570 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Salisbury University is 6,619 students and the part-time enrollment is 951. This means that 87.4% of students enrolled at Salisbury University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Salisbury University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.2% White, 12.9% Black or African American, 5.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.75% Asian, 2.77% Two or More Races, 0.502% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0925% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Salisbury University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by White Male (30.9%) and Black or African American Female (6.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54%), followed by White Male (17.2%) and Black or African American Female (13.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

87.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Salisbury University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,570 students. The full-time enrollment at Salisbury University is 6,619 and the part-time enrollment is 951. This means that 87.4% of students enrolled at Salisbury University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Salisbury University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Salisbury University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Salisbury University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Salisbury University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,314 enrolled students
Black or African American
978 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
417 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Salisbury University is 70.2% White, 12.9% Black or African American, 5.51% Hispanic or Latino, 3.75% Asian, 2.77% Two or More Races, 0.502% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0925% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 245 students (3.24%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 487 more women than men received degrees from Salisbury University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Salisbury University is white (1,636 degrees awarded). There were 5.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (309 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Salisbury University is Social Work (192 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees) and General Education (25 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Salisbury University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (320 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (52 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (111 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salisbury University are Other managers (217,175 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (179,143 people), Social workers, all other (160,179 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (151,785 people), and Secondary school teachers (88,801 people).

The most specialized majors at Salisbury University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (320 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (52 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (111 degrees), Communications (159 degrees), and History (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salisbury University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Salisbury University are Public Administration and Social Service (320 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (52 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (111 degrees), Communications (159 degrees), and History (41 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Salisbury University are Elementary & secondary schools (438,780 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (263,097 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (193,393 people), Computer Systems Design (139,031 people), and Legal services (128,002 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Salisbury University.

Most Common (2021)

Speech Communication & Rhetoric
159 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
156 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
128 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Salisbury University was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 159 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Salisbury University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

895

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,382

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 895 degrees were awarded to men at Salisbury University, which is 0.648 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,382).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Salisbury University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 91 degrees were awarded to men at Salisbury University in Speech Communication & Rhetoric, which is 1.34 times more than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 288 degrees were awarded to men at Salisbury University in Social Work, which is 9 times more than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

52%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 52% of students graduating from Salisbury University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 71% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (83.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Salisbury University is Female and Two or More Races (83.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.34% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,636 degrees awarded
Black or African American
309 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
75 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Salisbury University is white (1,636 degrees awarded). There were 5.29 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (309 degrees).

3.21% of degree recipients (73 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
988 degrees awarded
White Male
648 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
206 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Salisbury University is white female (988 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (648 degrees).

Operations

Salisbury University has an endowment valued at nearly $101M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.39M (1.38%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Salisbury University had a total salary expenditure of 187M. Salisbury University employs 122 Associate professors, 112 Professors and 108 Assistant professors. Most academics at Salisbury University are Male Professor (74), Male Associate professor (62), and Female Associate professor (60).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salisbury University are: Management, with 137 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 136 employees, and Service with 133 employees.

Endowment

$101M

2021 Endowment

39.7%

growth from 2020

Salisbury University has an endowment valued at about $101M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Salisbury University grew 39.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Salisbury University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$87.7M

2021 Salaries

0.701%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Salisbury University paid a median of $87.7M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($187M) and a 0.701% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$31.8M

Instructional Salaries

362

Number of Employees

In 2021, Salisbury University paid a total of $31.8M to 362 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

122 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

137 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Salisbury University were Associate professor with 122 employees, Professor with 112 employees, and Assistant professor with 108 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Salisbury University were Management with 137 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 136 employees, and Service with 133 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Salisbury University was Male Professor with 74 employees, Male Associate professor with 62 employees, and Female Associate professor with 60 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Salisbury University.