Salisbury University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Salisbury, MD
5.0 1 review

#4 Best Public Universities in Maryland

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,025

Location Salisbury, Maryland
Website salisbury.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small Suburban

Best Colleges Rank

#352

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Salisbury University occupies a 200-acre campus on Maryland's Eastern Shore, situated approximately 30 miles from the Atlantic Ocean and 115 miles from both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. The institution, founded in 1925 as a teachers' college, has evolved into a comprehensive public university while maintaining its historic Georgian architectural style across most campus buildings. Academic programs are centered around four schools, with particular strength in nursing, business, and education, while the Perdue School of Business serves as a regional center for entrepreneurship and professional development. The university maintains a primarily residential campus with most first-year students living in one of the seven traditional residence halls or suite-style housing complexes. As a member of NCAA Division III, Salisbury competes in 21 varsity sports, with its men's lacrosse program having achieved multiple national championships.

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Ratings

Salisbury is rated within the top 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Salisbury University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1180/1320
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/29
GPA 3.73

Acceptance Rate

87.5%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 18.4%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Maryland Resident Tuition

$11,084

Out of State Resident Tuition

$22,174

Breakdown

Tuition $11,084
Books and Supplies $1,300
Other Fees $3,224
Room and Board $13,900
Budget for Other Expenses $4,188
Total One Year Cost $33,696

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$52,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

67% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Salisbury University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 17% of students major in Business, 12% in Education, and 8% in Health Professions.