Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · Public · offers Graduate degrees
87%Acceptance rate
$17,743Average net price / year
68%Graduation rate
$61,515Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,000Median debt at graduation
6,057Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $11,084
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,174
- Total cost of attendance
- $28,310
- Room & board
- $13,900
- Books & supplies
- $1,300
- Average net price
- $17,743
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $6,743
- $30–48k
- $9,915
- $48–75k
- $12,909
- $75–110k
- $16,669
- $110k+
- $22,759
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 87.5%
- Average SAT
- 1252
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 600–670
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 580–650
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 20–29
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 68%
- First-year retention
- 78%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $51,926
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $61,515
- Median debt (graduates)
- $21,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 26%
- Students with federal loans
- 39%
Programs: what graduates earn
38 of 71 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 35 | $67,107 | $20,250 |
| Social Work | 171 | $51,933 | $29,730 |
| Education, General | 18 | $51,377 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 11 | $44,927 | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 6 | $43,940 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | $58,759 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 6,057
- Graduate students
- 871
- Part-time
- 4%
- Women / men
- 57% / 43%
- White
- 70%
- Hispanic
- 8%
- Black
- 13%
- Asian
- 3%
- International
- 1%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $96,111 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 68%
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Website
- www.salisbury.edu
- Also known as
- SU|Salisbury
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 9% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Education – 12% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 3% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 6% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Salisbury University?
87.5% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1252 on the SAT.
How much does Salisbury University cost?
The average net price after grants is $17,743 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $11,084 and the full cost of attendance is $28,310.
How much do Salisbury University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $61,515 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
68% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Salisbury
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wor-Wic Community College Salisbury, MD · Public · 2,169 students |
$9,360 | — | 27% | $36,748 |
| Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy Salisbury, MD · Private for-profit · 32 students |
$24,260 | — | 40% | $25,426 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.