SU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 87.47%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1250. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,084
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,174
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at SU:
- Total Enrollment: 7,025, including 535 online students
- 6,288 Undergraduate, 737 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.6% men, 58.4% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 68%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 22%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 78%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 75 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 17 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
SU Overview
Salisbury University (SU) is a four-year, public school located in Salisbury, MD. Salisbury University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The SU's tuition & fees is $11,084 for Maryland residents and $22,174 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,515.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,025 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
SU's acceptance rate is 87.47% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.39%. The median SAT score is 1250 and the ACT score is 27.
SU ranked 16th in Maryland Colleges rankings. Salisbury University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Salisbury University is $11,084 for in-state students and $22,174 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,785 for in-state students and $15,772 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,549 for Maryland residents and $23,049 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,260 for Maryland residents and $15,951 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,084 | $22,174 |
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| Graduate | $10,785 | $15,772 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,549 | $23,049 |
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| Graduate | $11,260 | $15,951 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Salisbury University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at SU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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