What SAT score do I need for Salisbury University?

Salisbury University's middle 50% SAT range is 1180 to 1320. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What ACT score do I need for Salisbury University?

Middle 50% ACT range is 20 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

What is the acceptance rate at Salisbury University?

Salisbury University admits roughly 87% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does Salisbury University actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $17,743 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is Salisbury University a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Salisbury University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

Salisbury University Acceptance Rate: 87.5% (2026) & How to Get In

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Northeast

Salisbury University has an acceptance rate of 87.5% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1180-1320. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

Acceptance rate: 87.5%
SAT mid-50: 1180-1320
Cost after aid: $17,743
Graduation rate: 68%

What Salisbury University says matters

How Salisbury University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 87%; 7,737 of 8,845
Yield: 18%; 1,423 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1200-1305
ACT mid-50: 20-29
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 85%3,108 of 3,663
Women: 89%4,629 of 5,182

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Academic GPA

Important

Class rank
Application essay

Considered

Standardized test scores
Recommendations
Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
First generation
Geographical residence
State residency

Not considered

Alumni relation
Religious affiliation or commitment

The full Common Data Set

Every figure Salisbury University published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission122

Entrance Exams

In addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?: No
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: Yes

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 3,663
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 5,182
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 1,889
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 3,108
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 4,629
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 1,676
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 641
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 1
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 780
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 1
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 8,845
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 7,737
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 1,423
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 6,657
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 5,887
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1,162
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 1,889
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 1,676
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 245
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 299
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 174
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 16

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: No

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 16.0
English: 4.0
Mathematics: 4.0
Science: 3.0
Of these, units that must be lab: 2.0
Foreign language: 2.0
Social studies: 3.0
Total academic units: 21.0
English: 4.0
Mathematics: 4.0
Science: 4.0
Of these, units that must be lab: 3.0
Foreign language: 3.0
Social studies: 3.0
History: 3.0

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Considered
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Considered
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Considered
State residency: Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.11
Submitting ACT Scores: 1
Submitting SAT Scores: 157
Submitting ACT Scores: 8
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,200
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,250
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,305
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 600
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 630
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 670
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 580
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 620
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 650
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 20%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 27%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 29%
ACT Math: 25th Percentile: 19%
ACT Math: 50th Percentile: 23.5%
ACT Math: 75th Percentile: 26%
ACT English: 25th Percentile: 18.5%
ACT English: 50th Percentile: 25.5%
ACT English: 75th Percentile: 30%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 11.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 68.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 20.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 8.9
SAT Math: 600-699: 56.1
SAT Math: 500-599: 35
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 3.2
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 72.6
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 24.2
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 12.5
ACT Composite: 24-29: 50
ACT Composite: 18-23: 37.5
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Total: 0
Total: 0
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 35%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 16%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 14%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 20%
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.72
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 100%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?: Yes
Same fee: X
Does your institution have an application closing date?: No
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Beginning date: 1
Yes, by:: 15
Date: X
No set Date: 5
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after: 1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: Yes
Number of early decision applications received by your institution: 261
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan: 209
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission41

Fall Applicants

If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?: Yes
Men: 452
Women: 736
Unknown: 1,188
Total: 320
Men: 529
Another Gender: 849
Unknown: 194
Total: 297
Women: 491

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: Applicants must present a minimum GPA of 2.0 with at least 30 transferable credit hours earned from a regionally accredited community college or 4-year college or university. Students with credits between 12- 29 must also submit their High School final transcript and meet our freshman admissions requirements.
Fall: 3
Winter: 1
Fall: 10
Winter: 1
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?: No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any

Transfer Credit Policies

Number: 70
Unit Type: credit
Number: 90
Unit Type: credit
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 30
American Council on Education (ACE): Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): Yes
Number: 60
Unit Type: credit
Number: 24
Unit Type: credit
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?: Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://www.salisbury.edu/administration/academic-affairs/registrar/transfer-credit.aspx

Academic Offerings and Policies24

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities: X
Cross-registration: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
English as a Second Language (ESL): X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Student-designed major: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X
Undergraduate Research: X
Other (specify):: X

Required Course Work

English (including composition): X
History: X
Physical Education: X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X
Other (describe):: X

Student Life40

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 17%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 90%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 10%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 40%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 16%
Percent of men who join fraternities: 8.9%
Percent of women who join sororities: 6.7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing: 37%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 63%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 6.2%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18.1
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18.1
Average age of full-time students: 20.4
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 20.7

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Musical theater: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X
Television station: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for international students: X
Theme housing: X
Wellness housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses33

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://tcc.ruffalonl.com/Salisbury%20University/Freshman%20Students
If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.: X

Public Tuition

Tuition: In-district: 7860
Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):: 7860
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 18950
Tuition: Non-resident: 18950
Tuition: In-district: 7860
Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):: 7860
Tuition: Out-of-state:: 18950
Tuition: Non-resident: 18950

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 3224
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13900
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7820
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6080
Required Fees:: 3224
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13900
Housing Only (on-campus):: 7820
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6080

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?: No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: No

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1300
Transportation:: 3900
Other expenses:: 288
Books and supplies:: 1300
Transportation: 3900
Other expenses:: 288
Books and supplies:: 1300
Transportation:: 3900
Other expenses:: 288

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:: 321.00
In-district:: 321.00
In-state (out-of-district):: 782.00
Out-of-state:: 782.00

Financial Aid118

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 437
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 4,211
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 1,689
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,622
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 12
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 1,896
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 0
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 0

Reporting Year

2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 9527047

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 7376095
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 9698883
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 2789126
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 29391151
Total Scholarships/Grants: 15963780
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 226937
Federal Work-Study: 0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 16190717
Total Self-Help: 9656463
Parent Loans: 925781
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 0
Athletic Awards: 238300

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 1403823
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 6142752
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 1379162
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 9164037
Total Scholarships/Grants: 7861659
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 0
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 7861659
Total Self-Help: 5126314
Parent Loans: 889525
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 0

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,374
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,263
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 804
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 788
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 758
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 410
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 0
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 155
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 64%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 12990
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 11800
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3150
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3074
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 5,765
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 4,426
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 3,036
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 2,973
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 2,762
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 1,709
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 0
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 461
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 59%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 12160
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 10569
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4072
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4003
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 291
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 128
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 95
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 78
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 64
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 41
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 0
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 3
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 34%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 4164
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 2975
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 3279
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3279

Graduating Cohort

Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.: 919

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 513
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 487
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 133
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 55.82
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 52.99
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0.00
D. State loan programs.: 0.00
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 14.47
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 30321
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 20618
C. Institutional loan programs.: 0
D. State loan programs.: 0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.: 41457

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 24
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 3,646
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 87,500

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:: 3
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): 1

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date):: 5
or within____weeks of notification.: 1

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
State/district residency: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H Page 26 Common Data Set 2024-2025

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred28

Diploma/Certificates

Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 100
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

TOTAL (should = 100%): 0

Bachelors

Natural resources and conservation: 1.63
Architecture: 0.14
Communication/journalism: 7.56
Computer and information sciences: 5.72
Education: 9.4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.48
English: 1.84
Liberal arts/general studies: 3.07
Biological/life sciences: 5.59
Mathematics and statistics: 0.95
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 2.59
Parks and recreation: 7.22
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.82
Physical sciences: 1.91
Science technologies: 0.41
Psychology: 7.22
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services: 100
Public administration and social services: 6.74
Social sciences: 3.81
Visual and performing arts: 3
Health professions and related programs: 10.76
Business/marketing: 17.57
History: 1.57
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence136

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 641
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 197
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 1,688
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 0
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 2,532
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 780
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 220
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 2,289
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 3,298
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 0
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 0
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 0
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 6,288
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 737
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 7,025
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 0
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 0
Total All Students: unknown: 0

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 0

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 5
Hispanic/Latino: 118
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 165
White, non-Hispanic: 990
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 3
Asian, non-Hispanic: 28
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 1
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 88
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 25
TOTAL: 1,423
Nonresidents: 40
Hispanic/Latino: 467
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 765
White, non-Hispanic: 4,217
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 17
Asian, non-Hispanic: 160
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 304
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 85
TOTAL: 6,057
Nonresidents: 51
Hispanic/Latino: 483
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 814
White, non-Hispanic: 4,269
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 18
Asian, non-Hispanic: 165
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 312
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 174
TOTAL: 6,288

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 12
Bachelor's degrees: 1,468
Postbachelor's certificates: 1
Master's degrees: 277
Post-Master's certificates: 6
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 9
Doctoral degrees – professional practice: 4

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 282
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 284
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 719
Total: 1,285
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 281
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 284
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 719
Total: 1,284
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 107
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 129
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 416
Total: 652
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 43
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 49
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 95
Total: 187
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 12
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 4
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 20
Total: 36
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 162
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 182
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 531
Total: 875
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 57.7
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 64.1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 73.9
Total: 68.1
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 320
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 284
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 722
Total: 1,326
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 0
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1
Total: 2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 319
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 284
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 721
Total: 1,324
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 125
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 132
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 390
Total: 647
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 55
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 45
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 118
Total: 218
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 13
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 3
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 12
Total: 28
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 193
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 180
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 520
Total: 893
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 60.5
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 63.4
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 72.1
Total: 67.4
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0

Instructional Faculty And Class Size39

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 405
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 77
C. Total number who are women: 213
D. Total number who are men: 192
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 30
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 349
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 53
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 3
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 0
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 199
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 17
C. Total number who are women: 142
D. Total number who are men: 57
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 0
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 28%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 109
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 20
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 42
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 604
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 94
C. Total number who are women: 355
D. Total number who are men: 249
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international): 30
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 377
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 162
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 23
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 42
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students: 0

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 14
based on ____ students: 2,024
and ____ faculty: 3

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 130
10-19: 130
20-29: 333
30-39: 288
40-49: 139
50-99: 26
100+: 24
Total: 8

Source: Salisbury University's Common Data Set 2024-25

About Salisbury University

Salisbury University is a small public university in Salisbury, MD, in a city setting.

What Salisbury University looks for

Salisbury University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for Salisbury University?
Salisbury University's middle 50% SAT range is 1180 to 1320. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Salisbury University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 20 to 29. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Salisbury University?
Salisbury University admits roughly 87% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Salisbury University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $17,743 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Salisbury University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Salisbury University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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