Salisbury University, MD
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Salisbury University Rankings
Affordability67
Selectivity38
Retention57
Graduation49
Earnings47
Diversity42
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Salisbury University
95%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
5%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences6%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism8%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education10%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies8%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences3%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Salisbury University
62%
Admission Rate
580
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)540–610
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Salisbury University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$20K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$18K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Salisbury University
51%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
68%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 33% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 68% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 80% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Salisbury University
82%
Retention Rate
26%
Transfer Rate
8%
Withdrawal Rate
70%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 50% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 70% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 69% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 63% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 62% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 59% | 44% | 44% |
| Other race | 64% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Salisbury University
96%
Employment Rate
$39K
Median Salary
$25K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 96% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $25K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $39K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $63K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $39K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $44K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $50K | $39K | $35K |
Students
Students at Salisbury University
7,444
Undergraduates
63%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
917
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 14% | 36% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 43% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 44% | 17% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Salisbury University, MD
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