Admissions
Getting in, fall 2025
Salisbury admits about 9 in 10 applicants (88%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 27% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.
Out of every 100 applicants…
The funnel
$50 to apply
Can be waived for applicants with financial need.
Grants credit for AP exams
Men and women
Men were admitted at 85%, women at 89%.
Where applicants live
Maryland applicants were admitted at 89%, applicants from other states at 86%, and international applicants at 72%.
All applicants in the same class: 88%
Of those admitted, 20% from Maryland enrolled, against 16% from other states and 7.7% from abroad.
Counted by where applicants lived when they applied, which can differ from who qualifies for in-state tuition. A group's rate reflects who applies from there as well as how the college chooses.
Yield
19% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.
No wait list
Applying early
Early decision: 83% admitted
251 of 302 early applicants; 88% of all applicants
Apply by Nov 15; decisions by Dec 15
Early decision is binding: if admitted, you commit to enroll. Recruited athletes and other applicants with an edge often apply early, so the early rate overstates the gain for a typical applicant.
Early action (not binding): apply by Dec 1; decisions by Jan 15
Where you stand
How Salisbury reads a record
and GPA are both very important; tests are important. 51% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight. Scores are optional. 10% of first-years sent an SAT and 1% an ACT. Most first-years were admitted without scores. Most high schools no longer rank; this college doesn't lean on it. Recommends 4 years of science and 3 of foreign language (3 and 2 required). See the years by subject
What they look at
| Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | |||||
| Rigor of high school record | Very important | ||||
| Class rank | Not considered | ||||
| Academic GPA | Very important | ||||
| Test scores | Important | ||||
| Essay | Considered | ||||
| Recommendations | Considered | ||||
| Personal | |||||
| Interview | Considered | ||||
| Extracurricular activities | Considered | ||||
| Talent or ability | Considered | ||||
| Character and personal qualities | Considered | ||||
| First generation | Not considered | ||||
| Alumni relation (legacy) | Not considered | ||||
| Geographic residence | Not considered | ||||
| State residency | Considered | ||||
| Religious affiliation | Not considered | ||||
| Volunteer work | Considered | ||||
| Work experience | Considered | ||||
| Demonstrated interest | Considered | ||||
From the federal survey: high school record required; college-prep program considered; demonstration of competencies considered; English proficiency test required
Transferring in
72% of transfer applicants were admittedvs. 88% of first-year applicants
1,218 applied · 880 admitted · 509 enrolled
Transfers may start in the fall and spring.
At least 12 credits completed to apply as a transfer.
Minimum college GPA: 2.0
Grants credit for course work completed at another college
Dates
- Fall entry: priority date March 1, decisions on a rolling basis
- Spring entry: priority date October 1, decisions on a rolling basis
What the application needs
- High school transcript
- Recommended for some
- College transcripts
- Required
- Essay or personal statement
- Recommended
- Interview
- Not required
- Standardized test scores
- Recommended
- Statement of good standing from a prior college
- Recommended
Applying
The regular round, as the college reports it. Early rounds have their own dates.
- Priority date: January 15. Applying by then can matter for scholarships, programs, or housing.
- Decisions are sent on a rolling basis starting October 15.
- Admitted students must reply by May 1.
- Admitted students may postpone enrollment for a gap year. Longest postponement: 1 year.
What you'll need in high school
Requires a high school diploma; accepts the GED.
Recommends a college-preparatory program in high school.
| Years of | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 4 | 4 |
| Science (lab: 2 / 3) | 3 | 4 |
| Foreign language | 2 | 3 |
| Social studies | 3 | 3 |
| Academic electives | – | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 21 |
A unit is a year of the subject; lab science is part of science.
Recent change: Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2023.
On the admissions map
↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)
Fall 2025 first-years
First-years' high school GPA
Average GPA 3.72
High schools grade differently, and colleges recalculate or weight GPAs their own way, so compare this college only with itself.
First-years by high school GPA (4.0 scale)
- 4.036%
- 3.75–3.9915%
- 3.50–3.7413%
- 3.25–3.4912%
- 3.00–3.2410%
- below 3.013%
The middle half had GPAs of 3.25–4.0.
All nine bands
| GPA | Sent test scores |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | 36.3% |
| 3.75–3.99 | 15.1% |
| 3.50–3.74 | 13.1% |
| 3.25–3.49 | 12.1% |
| 3.00–3.24 | 10.1% |
| 2.50–2.99 | 11.1% |
| 2.0–2.49 | 2.0% |
| 1.0–1.99 | 0.0% |
| below 1.0 | 0.1% |
Source:Salisbury University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Test scores
What enrolled first-years scored
The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1245 on the SAT, 75 points above the median for colleges that report scores.
Optional
Scores are considered if you send them. For students entering in fall 2027.
Where would you land?
Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint
Score bands
67% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 1200–1399.
22% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 700 or higher.
50% of enrolled first-years who sent an SAT scored 600–699.
Shares of the 10% of first-years who sent an SAT; students who didn't send scores aren't in these bands.
Who submitted scores?
submitted SAT
140 studentssubmitted ACT
Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.
Sources:Salisbury University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26;Salisbury University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Salisbury University Common Data Set 2025–26, 2025–26;Salisbury University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2026 cycleAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)