Salisbury University

Salisbury, Maryland
4-year Public university
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Overview

Salisbury University is a public institution established in 1925 with rural setting located at Salisbury. It is ranked 54 in Regional Universities North in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,638; out-of-state tuition and fees are $21,332. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,378. It practices 4-1-4-based academic calendar.

#54 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Rural
Location Salisbury, Maryland
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1925
Selectivity Unselective
Size Medium
6,378 Undergraduates
Website http://www.salisbury.edu

Learning

14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$38,144
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$18,408
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,638
Outstate Tuition Fee $21,332
Room and Board Fees $13,416
$42,003 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

91% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$50 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, EIKEN Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicants belongs to English speaking country

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$12,702 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$8,077 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $38,144
48% Students with need received Financial Aid
13.5% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority Deadline March 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
First-year Academic Merit Scholarships
Total Worth First-year scholarships range from $1,000 to $6,000 for in-state students and $6,000 to $8,500 for out-of-state students which includes the $6,000 Sea Gull Nation Scholarship.
Eligibility First year student
Minimum Criteria Based on academic performance.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Delmarva Partnership Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Available to students who from the Eastern Shore of Virginia and state of Delaware with no separate application necessary. Award amounts vary based on whether the student is an incoming freshman or transfer student. Recipients of the Delmarva Partnership Scholarship cannot receive the Salisbury University Transfer Grant or Transfer Merit Scholarship.
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Students

6,378 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
83% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
50% Students graduate within 6 years