Salisbury Admission Requirements

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Salisbury Admission Overview

Salisbury admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Salisbury admitted 87.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (A-) and SAT 1180-1320 / ACT 20-29. Salisbury is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Salisbury is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Salisbury Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

87.5%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

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Acceptance Rate

The Salisbury acceptance rate is 87.5%. Last year, 7,737 of 8,845 applicants were admitted. That is the 24th lowest acceptance rate in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Salisbury and can you get accepted?

Salisbury is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Salisbury University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Salisbury GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.73

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.73

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Salisbury typically have around a 3.73 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Salisbury is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

33% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #6 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Salisbury University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	33.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	17.7%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	15.4%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	18.7%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	11.4%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	3.6%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.1%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0.1%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Salisbury SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1180-1320

Freshmen who sent SAT

11%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 600
Math 580
Composite 1180

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 670
Math 650
Composite 1320

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Salisbury typically score around a 1250 SAT (middle 50% 1180–1320) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 82nd percentile nationally. Salisbury ranks #8 in the state of Maryland for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1180 to 1320

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Salisbury is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1250 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Salisbury University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1320+	Above 75th	>93%
1250 to 1320	Avg +	87%-93%
1180 to 1250	Avg -	78%-87%
Below 1180	Below mid-50	<78%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Salisbury ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-29

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 19
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 30
Math 26
Composite 29

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Salisbury typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 20–29) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Salisbury places #11 among colleges in Maryland for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 29

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Salisbury without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Salisbury University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
29+	Above 75th	>93%
24 to 29	Avg +	87%-93%
20 to 24	Avg -	79%-87%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<79%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Salisbury University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	5,180	3,660	8,845
Accepted	4,627	3,106	7,737
Acceptance Rate	89%	85%	87%
Enrolled	780	641	1,423
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	17%	21%	18%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Salisbury University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Salisbury University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

137

Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Salisbury University is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Salisbury University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Salisbury is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 87.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.73 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1180-1320); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025