Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 21801
Salisbury University is a public university in Salisbury, Maryland. It is part of the University System of Maryland. The university was founded in 1925 as a two-year school to train elementary school teachers. It is now a four-year university offering 42 undergraduate and 14 graduate degree programs. These programs are offered through the five academic schools that comprise Salisbury University, including the College of Health and Human Services. The campus is in Salisbury, which is about 115 miles southeast of Baltimore, and includes 75 buildings spread across 183 acres. The nursing program is known for its selective admissions process and has the highest 10-year average for their NCLEX-RN exam pass rate, with an average pass rate of 91.6%.
The university offers several BSN programs and two MSN program. These programs were first accredited by the CCNE in 2003. The undergraduate programs include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, and accelerated BSN programs. These programs include clinical practice at several area hospitals, clinics, and mental health care facilities. The university maintains small class sizes, with groups of no more than 8 students for clinical practice and simulation training. Students that have already earned their BSN may enroll in the MSN or RN to MSN program.
Overview
Campus LocaleSuburb: Small |
Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
Open AdmissionNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4 year |
OwnershipPublic |
Business ModelNot for Profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate84% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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BSN
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Masters degrees (MSN, RN to MSN)
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Accelerated BSN
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RN to BSN
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
---|---|---|
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's degree | 90 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's degree | 3 |
Nursing Practice | Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 |
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of Salisbury University as reported by Maryland state board of nursing.
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from Salisbury University
Polytech Adult Education
50.27 miles away |
College of Southern Maryland - Leonardtown
55.66 miles away |
College of Southern Maryland - Prince Frederick
55.85 miles away |
Delaware State University
58.22 miles away |
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
58.94 miles away |
Cape May County Technical School
68.19 miles away |
Bowie State University
77.62 miles away |
University of Maryland-College Park
84.39 miles away |
Vineland Adult Education Center
84.56 miles away |
University of Maryland-University College
85.09 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1956 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Admission to School
66%
Acceptance RateAdmission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
Net Price
$17,678
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
Less than 30k$12,202 |
30k to 48k$14,438 |
48k to 75k$18,298 |
75k to 110k$21,096 |
Over 110k$22,092 |
Cost Per Credit Hours
Cost of a course per credit hour for undergrad and graduate classes.
Undergrad classes |
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Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
2016-2017 | $365.00 | $715.00 |
Graduate classes |
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Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
2016-2017 | $465.00 | $754.00 |
Student Population
7,861
Undergrads
887
Graduates
5,129
Women
3,619
Men
88%
Full-time
12%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
71% |
Black/African American |
13% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
FNSNA Promise of Nursing ScholarshipsThese scholarships are available to full-time student in selected regions of the U.S. Eligibility is determined by applicant's school/college of nursing's zip code. Applicants for [...] |
McKesson ScholarshipsThis scholarship open to all students attending accredited nursing program in selected regions such as Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas [...] |
Hal and Jo Cohen Graduate Nursing Faculty ScholarshipThe Hal and Jo Cohen Graduate Nursing Faculty Scholarship (Graduate Nursing Faculty Scholarship) is provided by the Nurse Support Program (NSP II) aiming to expand the pool of nurses in [...] |
State Nursing ScholarshipApplicant must be a Maryland resident, have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA, and enroll for at least six credits in a nursing program at a Maryland school. |
State Nursing Living Expenses GrantApplicant must be a Maryland resident, be a recipient of a State Nursing Scholarship, attend a Maryland school, and demonstrate financial need. Applicant must file FAFSA by March 1st. |
More scholarships
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing