North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC
87% admitted · $16,708/yr after aid
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · Public · Small suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $17,445
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $68,206
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Salisbury University is a public college in Salisbury, MD with 6,057 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1252 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,445 per year ($9,102 for families earning under $30,000). 61% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $68,206 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,090
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 7,170
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing600–670
200800
SAT Math580–650
200800
ACT Composite20–29
136
What Salisbury University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,740
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,306
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,810
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,102
- $30–48k$13,773
- $48–75k$17,470
- $75–110k$20,089
- $110k+$24,495
Get a personal estimate with Salisbury University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 61%
- Freshman retention
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $68,206
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,057
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 29%
- White70%
- Hispanic8%
- Black13%
- Asian3%
Salisbury University FAQ
What is Salisbury University's acceptance rate?+
Salisbury University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Salisbury University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 600–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1252.
What ACT score do you need for Salisbury University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–29.
Is Salisbury University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Salisbury University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,090 students applied to Salisbury University and 7,170 were admitted; 1,376 enrolled.
Does Salisbury University consider legacy status?+
No. Salisbury University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Salisbury University require an essay?+
Salisbury University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Salisbury University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,740 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,445.
What is Salisbury University's graduation rate?+
61% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 163851 · How we use this data
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