Salisbury University
2025-26
The 2025-26 Common Data Set for Salisbury University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Apr 8, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
88.3%
Applications
8,793
Admitted
7,761
Enrolled
1,441
SAT Composite
1190-1300
SAT Math
570-650
SAT Reading
600-670
How the class gets assembled.
Early Decision offeredRestrictive Early Action offered
Likely ED share of class17%251 ED admits / 1,441 enrolled first-years
ED admit-rate multiple0.9x83% ED vs 88% all other rounds
Seats left after ED1,190of 1,441 enrolled first-year seats
All-other admit rate88%7,510 admitted from 8,491 applicants
Applicants, admits, and class seats use separate stage scales so Early Decision and all other rounds stay readable.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants302reported count
Admits25183%
Class seats251assumes ED admits enroll
Applicants8,491reported count
Admits7,51088%
Class seats1,19016% estimated yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Decision | 302 | 251 | 83% | 251 | Likely class seats assume ED admits enroll. |
| All other rounds | 8,491 | 7,510 | 88% | 1,190 | All other rounds are residual CDS totals, not exact Regular Decision. |
Class-seat estimate assumes ED admits enroll. CDS does not report confirmed ED enrollment, so likely ED class seats are calculated as the smaller of ED admits and enrolled first-years.
Overall yield: 19%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Read the ED rate carefully. Published ED rates can include recruited athletes, legacy applicants, and institutional-priority applicants. The general-pool ED rate can be lower.
Application fee: $50. Fee waivers are reported as available.
This school marks applicant interest as Considered. Read yield and wait-list behavior with that policy in mind.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$61,515
10 yrs after enrollment
68%
6-year completion
$17,743
sticker minus grants
$21,000
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
614numbers from this report.
General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Lane
Last Name:Ent Mister
Title:Data Management Specialist
Office:Univ ersity Analysis, Reporting & Assessment
Zipcode21,801
Country:USA
Phone:410-548-2864
Email Address:lxentmister@salisbury.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
City:Salisbury
StateMaryland
Name of College/University:Salisbury Univ ersity
CitySalisbury
StateMaryland
Zip21,801
Country:USA
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.salisbury.edu
Admissions Email Address:admissions@salisbury.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Public
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:4-1-4
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESTotal first-time, first-year who applied6,840
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted6,113
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled1,199
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,666
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,440
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled226
Total first-time, first-year who applied287
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted208
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled16
Total first-time, first-year who applied0
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language2
Social studies3
Total academic units21
English4
Mathematics4
Science4
Foreign language3
Social studies3
History3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80022
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69958
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59920
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8007
SAT Math: 600-69950
SAT Math: 500-59943
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16004
SAT Composite: 1200-139967
SAT Composite: 1000-119929
Percent who had GPA of 4.036
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9915
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9911
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.492
Total99
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.1
Total0.1
Percent who had GPA of 4.036.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9915.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4911.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2410.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9911
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.491.5
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00.1
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.72
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:100
Does your institution have an application fee?Yes
Amount of application fee:50
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Can on-line application fee be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?Yes
Priority Date: Month1
Priority Date: Day15
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Yes, by:X
Date: Month3
Date: Day15
Must reply by (date)X
Date: Month5
Date: Day1
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Number of early decision applications received by your institution302
Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan251
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
If you have an application fee and an on-line application option, please indicate policy for students who apply on-line:X
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESFallX
SpringX
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
Fall Closing Date: Month3
Spring Closing Date: Month10
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:##
Fall Closing Date:Day1
Spring Closing Date: Day1
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:70
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:credit
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:90
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:credit
Number60
Unit Typecredit
Number24
Unit Typecredit
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.salisbury.edu/administration/academic-affairs/registrar/transfer-credit.aspx
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 14 Common Data Set 2024-2025
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilitiesX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Specify:summer session for credit; pass/fail grading option
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:core curriculum
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)18%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing87%
Percent who live off campus or commute13%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)17%
Percent of males who join fraternities7%
Percent of females who join sororities7%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing51%
Percent who live off campus or commute49%
Percent of students age 25 and older6%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)27
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Theme housingX
Wellness housingX
Living Learning CommunitiesX
Other housing options (specify):X
Annual Expenses
5 TABLESMinimum19
In-district:$327
In-state (out-of-district):$327
Out-of-state:$805
NONRESIDENTS:$805
Financial Aid
15 TABLESAcademic Year2025-2026 estimated
Federal methodology (FM)X
Federal$11,440,482
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$7,787,458
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$9,714,194
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$2,545,977
Total Scholarships/Grants$31,488,111
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$14,112,809
Federal Work-Study$253,037
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$14,365,846
Parent Loans$8,551,975
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,003,358
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$15,573
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$2,289,630
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$7,832,266
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,327,073
Total Scholarships/Grants$11,464,542
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$9,057,822
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$9,057,822
Parent Loans$6,499,619
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$935,303
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.860
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$173,250
Other (specify):X
Specify:Admissions Application
FAFSAX
Other (specify):X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month3
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day1
If yes, starting date (Month):4
If yes, starting date (Day):18
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:##
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio15
based on ____ students3
and ____ faculty7