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Salisbury University

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Salisbury, Maryland 21801-6862

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Known for business — excellent value

Salisbury University is a public institution in Salisbury with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1250, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.1K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

67% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,515 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $16,456.

Established
1925
Motto
"Make Tomorrow Yours"
Mascot
Sammy the Sea Gull
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division III
Division
Division III

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89%Acceptance
1250SAT Avg
6,056Students
13:1Student:Faculty
67%Grad Rate
$61,515Earnings 10yr
$16,456Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Salisbury University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1250

Reading & Writing
600670
Math
580640

ACT Score Range

Composite
2628

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1250

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,638
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,332
Room & Board$13,416
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$26,134
Average Net Price$16,456
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,351
$30–48K$12,779
$48–75K$14,904
$75–110K$20,344
$110K+$23,689

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$16,456

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

60.4%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

42

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,056
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 14%
Hispanic 7%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate67.5%
Freshman Retention80.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,926
8 Years$57,867
10 Years$61,515

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,300
Men
$59,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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