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Academics

Salisbury University is packed with academic features that thrill its enrollees. From the "good nursing program" to a biology department that is "quite extensive in...labs and research studies" to an education program that offers opportunities to engage "with the local community schools," students are thrilled. Atop that, there's also the Clarke Honors Program, which "gave me opportunities to be more personal with what I study and write about," and of course the Perdue School of Business, which they find to be "one of the best in the state." Students also rave about support services: the library "services are amazing" and there's a robust network of academic encouragement from groups like Women in STEM. One student with a learning difference also notes that "teachers are very respectful of my disorder and provide me [with] what I need to succeed." Though Salisbury offers all of this and more to its attendees, it also gives students "a lot of freedom to work things out" independently. Students enthuse about outdoor classes, "team-based learning," the ability to use "augmented reality to give a presentation virtually," and "really strong study abroad [programs] for lots of different majors." One art student sums up Salisbury by saying: "The opportunities provided, especially in the art department, are absolutely fantastic."

Student Body

If you want the support of peers who "push me to work hard every day and do not let me procrastinate," Salisbury University's a great choice. Students have warm words for their fellows, saying that they're "open to help and make connections," as well as "welcoming and supportive," and, in short, among "the best people I have met." That community praise is well-earned by "a super diverse and awesome student body with people from all walks of life. We've got artists, musicians, and more." If anything, students say they'll "be sad to leave" the school when they graduate: "I have made lifelong friends and had a ton of fun."

Campus Life

Students gush about the food at Salisbury: "I'm in love with the variety of healthy options and vegetarian accommodations!" says one student; "I love food truck night!" announces another; "I love the poke bowls when they are available in the bistro," agrees another student. Lobster nights, and the convenience of "being able to stop and get food at the many places on campus in between classes," are also among students' favorite aspects of Salisbury living. Additionally, Salisbury has a thriving athletic community with lots of options for students to enjoy varsity, club, and intramural sports. One student explains that "people are always playing outside or going to the gym." On the weekends, students can be found cheering on the football, softball, basketball, and rugby teams, and enjoying the local food scene afterwards. For those not interested in athletics, "there is a club or group for everyone and anyone. It is very inclusive" and as one student notes, "I strongly enjoy the many events programs and clubs available on campus." Another student offered a final assessment of life at Salisbury: "I rate this campus 100/100. Everything is excellent."

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Leigh Ann Taylor
Administrative Assistant II

Address
Admissions Office
1101 Camden Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801

Phone
410-543-6161

Email
admissions@salisbury.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Academic Commons
Cool Beans Cyber Cafe
Student Union
Maggs Gym / University Fitness Center
The Commons (houses Bookstore and Dining Hall)

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Ocean City, MD
The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art
Shopping at the Centre of Salisbury
Shorebirds Stadium
Salisbury Zoo

Campus Tours

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 9:30am & 1:30pm; Select Saturdays; 5 open houses per year
Average Length: 2 hours

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
No

Information Sessions
Not Available

Times

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@salisbury.edu

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
If you are coming from a distance, the Salisbury-Wicomico County Regional Airport is 7 miles from the University. In addition to local flights, American Airlines commuters fly in and out of the airport. Carolina Trailways buses operate to Salisbury. Taxi service or public bus transportation is available for the 4-mile ride to campus.

Driving Instructions to Campus
From points West, follow Rt. 50 East into Salisbury. Take a right immediately after the bridge onto Mill Street (fifth light in Salisbury). Continue straight (do not bear left or right) through two intersections. This street becomes Camden Ave. The University is located on the left after approximately one mile. The Admissions House is located on the right, just past the University's main entrance. From points North, follow Rt. 13 South into Salisbury. Follow Business Route 13 (rather than the bypass) to the city and proceed four miles to the campus, which is located on the right. Turn right onto West College Ave. then left onto Camden Ave. The Unviersity's main entrance is located on the left. The Admissions House is a block further on the right. Approximate Driving Times: Salisbury, MD is 30 miles west of Ocean City, MD; 1.5 hours east of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge; 2 hours from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and Wilmington, DE; 3 hours from Norfolk, VA; and 4.5 hours from New York City.

Local Accommodations
Because we are located on the hub of the Eastern Shore, there are plenty of places to stay. If you are looking for a typical hotel setting close to campus the Hampton Inn & Suites (410-548-1282), Country Inn and Suites by Radisson (410-742-2688), La Quinta Inn & Suites (410-546-4400), Hampton Inn (410-334-3080), Courtyard by Marriot (410-742-4405), Residence Inn by Marriott (410-543-0033), Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham (410-742-2626), and Sleep Inn (410-572-5516) are all located within 5 miles of the University.

Admissions

Applicants: 8,090
Acceptance Rate: 89%
Average HS GPA: 3.71






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