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Salisbury University

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Suburb · 6,057 students
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$17,743
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$61,515
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
87%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Salisbury University, a mid-sized member of the University System of Maryland located on the state's Eastern Shore, is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching and pre-professional preparation. The institution's strongest academic offerings are housed within the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, the Samuel W. and Marilyn C. Seidel School of Education, and the Richard A. Henson School of Science and Technology, which is especially well-regarded for its competitive nursing and health science programs. Distinctively, the entire 200-acre campus is designated as a national arboretum, offering students a scenic, pedestrian-friendly environment integrated with cutting-edge learning facilities. Student life is energetic and community-focused, shaped by proximity to coastal hubs like Ocean City and an elite NCAA Division III athletics tradition headlined by powerhouse, national championship-winning lacrosse programs.

Wikipedia:Salisbury University is a public university in Salisbury, Maryland, United States. Founded in 1925, Salisbury University is a member of the University System of Maryland.

Location
Salisbury, MD, 21801-6862 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BWI · Baltimore
81 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$11,084$22,174
Housing & food (on campus)$13,900$13,900
Books & supplies$1,300$1,300
Cost of attendance$28,310$43,620
Average net price$17,743Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,174
In-state: $11,084
Housing & food (on campus)$13,900
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$43,620
In-state: $28,310
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $17,743
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.salisbury.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Salisbury University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$23,590
Housing$8,150
Food$6,368
Books & supplies$1,300
Personal expenses$3,900
Total published by the school$43,620
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$6,743
$30–48k
$9,915
$48–75k
$12,909
$75–110k
$16,669
$110k+
$22,759
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$3,944
Share of first-years who get one45%
Source: Salisbury University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
51%
Back for yr 2
78%
Transferred
22%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
69% graduated · 23% transferred · 8% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$51,926
10 yrs after entry$61,515
Debt
Median at graduation$21,000
Monthly payment$223
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$25k
90th percentile$30,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
87%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1252
R 600–670 · M 580–650
SAT middle 50%: 1180–1320
40080012001600

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Salisbury University: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Salisbury University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Salisbury University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
29%
Family income
$69,454
Independent
13%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
8%
Black
13%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$51,926
After 10 yrs
$61,515
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods140
Psychology, General131
Communication and Media Studies125
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness114
Social Work102
Business Administration, Management and Operations94
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing93
Marketing89
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities65
Biology, General64
Information Science/Studies58
English Language and Literature, General44
Finance and Financial Management Services44
Accounting and Related Services41
History35
Natural Resources Conservation and Research34
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$84M
Full-time faculty
68%
Faculty salary
$10,679/mo
Teaching spend
$11,356
per student
Federal loans
39%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$14M research spending · 9 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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