Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Public University · 7,025 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 87.5%
Applications: 8,845
Enrolled: 1,423
Yield Rate: 18.4%
SAT Average: 1250
ACT Midpoint: 27
Test Policy: Optional
Application Fee: $50

Application Deadlines

Early Decision (binding): November 15 · notification December 15
Early Action: December 1 · notification January 15

Admission Factors

Very Important: Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Important: Standardized Tests
Considered: Application Essay, Recommendations, Interview, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, State Residency, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition: $11,084
Out-of-State Tuition: $22,174
Average Net Price: $18,760

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k: $7,351
Family Income $30k–$48k: $12,779
Family Income $48k–$75k: $14,904
Family Income $75k–$110k: $20,344
Family Income Over $110k: $23,689

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met: 61.3%
Avg. Need-Based Grant: $12,762
Avg. Total Aid Package: $14,083
Avg. Debt at Graduation: $29,070
% Graduates Who Borrowed: 51.98%
% Receiving Pell Grants: 24.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate: 51.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 68.0%
First-Year Retention Rate: 80.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score: -1.28
Application Trend: Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR): 4.8% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile: 54th percentile
Years of Data: 11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.3 standard deviation less competitive than its historical average.