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Salisbury University
Salisbury, MDPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Salisbury University is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Salisbury, MD. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading600 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 29
1typical 50% range36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing17% of degrees
Health Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,739
Earnings 5yr: $76,348
Debt: $31,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,414
Earnings 5yr: $113,833
Debt: $24,656
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,925
Earnings 5yr: $92,543
Debt: N/A
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,642
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,535
Earnings 5yr: $83,442
Debt: $23,036
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,233
Earnings 5yr: $79,207
Debt: $24,297
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,116
Earnings 5yr: $85,326
Debt: $23,250
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,478
Earnings 5yr: $82,449
Debt: $22,125
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,158
Earnings 5yr: $86,468
Debt: $23,750
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,731
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,910
Earnings 5yr: $68,795
Debt: $23,250
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,597
Earnings 5yr: $67,383
Debt: $21,842
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,218
Earnings 5yr: $63,877
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,519
Earnings 5yr: $74,902
Debt: $23,450
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,039
Earnings 5yr: $60,129
Debt: N/A
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,037
Earnings 5yr: $58,716
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,407
Earnings 5yr: $58,765
Debt: $23,250
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,089
Earnings 5yr: $57,204
Debt: $23,160
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,003
Earnings 5yr: $62,494
Debt: $22,750
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,892
Earnings 5yr: $62,669
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,743
In-State Tuition$11,084
Out-of-State Tuition$22,174
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
26%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$51,926
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$61,515
Completion Signals
68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
78%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
29%
Part-Time Share
4%
Avg Family Income
$84,472
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