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About Salisbury University

public masters universityhigh acceptance ratehealth and business focustest optional admissions

Salisbury University is a public university in Salisbury, MD, known for its public masters university, high acceptance rate, and health and business focus. With an acceptance rate of 91%, SU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,382 students each year. SU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1190–1300, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,102 per year; the sticker price of $36,958 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Salisbury University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

91%
Overall Accept Rate
3.75
Typical Admitted GPA
1245
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.25 – 4.00 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1190 – 1300 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 22 – 27

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Salisbury University

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Application Strategy
If you are applying to the Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, mention that specifically in your application materials, as Salisbury takes pride in its AACSB accreditation and business students who show genuine interest in that program stand out.
Demonstrated Interest
Salisbury tracks demonstrated interest, so attend one of their open houses or schedule a campus visit to Salisbury, MD, and make sure to register so your visit is on record with admissions.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Salisbury University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$37k/yr$6.7k
30k-48k~$37k/yr$9.9k
48k-75k~$37k/yr$12.9k
75k-110k~$37k/yr$16.7k
110k+~$37k/yr$22.8k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

67%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,419
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

70%White
13%Black / African American
8%Hispanic
5%Two or More Races
3%Asian
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender44% Men · 56% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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