Salisbury University
Salisbury University is a public college or university in Salisbury, MD, with about 59 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 68.15% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,084
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,743 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 87.47% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,057 96.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 68.15%
- Average SAT Score: 1252
Salisbury University: what the data shows
Common questions about Salisbury University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Salisbury University?
Salisbury University is located in Salisbury, MD (ZIP 21801-6862).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Salisbury University public or private?
Salisbury University is a Public institution.
How much does Salisbury University cost?
Published tuition: $11,084 in-state, $22,174 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $17,743.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,743 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,915 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,909 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,669 |
| $110,001+ | $22,759 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $44,336.
How hard is it to get into Salisbury University?
Admission rate: 87.47%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1252.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Salisbury University?
Total enrollment: 6,057 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Salisbury University?
150%-time completion rate: 68.15%.
First-year retention: 77.7%.
What do graduates of Salisbury University earn?
Median earnings: $51,926 six years after entry; $61,515 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,000.
25.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Salisbury University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,803 completions)
- Social Work (259 completions)
- CIP 520201 (137 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (112 completions)
- General Psychology (110 completions)
- CIP 310505 (93 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (86 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (86 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (67 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (62 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Salisbury University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 87.47%; completion rate 68.15%; median earnings $61,515 at 10 years; net price $17,743. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$11,084
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Salisbury University was $11,084.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,743
2024 Value
In 2024 Salisbury University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,743.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$70,972 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,743 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$44,336 4-Year In-State Tuition
$88,696 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Salisbury University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
39.04% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Salisbury University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Salisbury University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,128 | $16,474 | $16,888 |
| 2014 | $8,560 | $16,906 | $16,641 |
| 2015 | $9,086 | $17,432 | $18,408 |
| 2016 | $9,364 | $17,776 | $18,887 |
| 2017 | $9,582 | $18,622 | $18,792 |
| 2018 | $9,824 | $19,526 | $17,686 |
| 2019 | $10,044 | $20,110 | $19,617 |
| 2020 | $10,044 | $20,110 | $18,402 |
| 2021 | $10,188 | $20,458 | $18,706 |
| 2022 | $10,396 | $20,872 | $18,212 |
| 2023 | $10,638 | $21,332 | $16,456 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
87.47% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1252
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Salisbury University in 2024 is 6,057 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
77.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
50.78% 100% Completion Time
68.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 50.78% of students graduating from Salisbury University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Salisbury University.
Return on Investment
$21,000 Median Student Debt
$61,515 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
766.75% Return on Investment
3.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Salisbury University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Social Work: 259 completions
CIP 52.0201: 137 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 112 completions
General Psychology: 110 completions
CIP 31.0505: 93 completions
General Biological Sciences: 86 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 86 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 67 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 62 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,803 completions
Most popular programs at Salisbury University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Salisbury University graduates.
About
Salisbury University is a public institution located in Salisbury, MD, offering 59 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 6,057 students. The admission rate is 87.47%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1252. The institution maintains a 68.15% graduation rate. Approximately 25.86% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Salisbury, MD 21801-6862
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 59 distinct degree programs, Salisbury University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Salisbury University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $11,084 and average net price is $17,743 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Salisbury University?
The admission rate is 87.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Salisbury University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Salisbury University reports midpoint SAT about 1252.
What do graduates of Salisbury University earn?
Median earnings are $51,926 six years after entry and $61,515 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Salisbury University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 68.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Salisbury University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,000.
How big is Salisbury University?
Total enrollment is about 6,057 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Salisbury University public or private?
Salisbury University is a public institution located in Salisbury, MD.
Is Salisbury University an HBCU?
No. Salisbury University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Salisbury University a tribal college?
No. Salisbury University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Salisbury University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Salisbury University does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.7%).
Is Salisbury University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Salisbury University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.