Salisbury, MD
Salisbury University is a public mid-sized school in Salisbury, MD, enrolling about 6,057 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 87% of applicants. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $109,739/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on Salisbury University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $11,090 more per year in tuition and fees (2.0x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Salisbury University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Salisbury University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Salisbury University's acceptance rate?
Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Salisbury University?
Admitted students at Salisbury University typically score between 1180–1320 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Salisbury University?
Admitted students at Salisbury University typically score between 20–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Salisbury University cost?
Salisbury University's total cost of attendance is reported at $28,310 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Salisbury University?
For 2024-25, Salisbury University's published tuition and required fees were $22,174 for out-of-state students and $11,084 for in-state students -- $11,090 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Salisbury University?
Salisbury University's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 15, 2026; Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Salisbury University require students to live on campus?
No -- Salisbury University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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