Salisbury University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Salisbury’s high acceptance rate means your goal is to present steady academic fit, not chase a perfect score. Because just 11% submitted SAT scores, send yours only if it is a clear strength, roughly 1200+ and especially near 1305; otherwise, keep the focus on your GPA and coursework.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Salisbury University facts and stats
Salisbury University enrolls about 6,288 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Salisbury has a 78% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 68%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1.
Salisbury, MD
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Key Salisbury University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
January 15
Early Action
December 1
Early Decision
November 15
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Salisbury, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year so the summer before senior year and fall can be used for retakes. For the November 15 Early Decision deadline, plan for the October SAT or ACT as the last retake likely to arrive in time, with earlier retakes giving you more room to improve a potential superscore.
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What you'll actually pay
Salisbury’s in-state tuition is $7,860, and out-of-state tuition is $18,950. About 55% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $4,211. Submit the FAFSA by the March 1 priority deadline.
Salisbury’s out-of-state tuition is $18,950, with in-state tuition at $7,860 and room and board at $13,900. About 55% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $12,990. Merit awards average $4,211, helping reduce costs for some students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,321.
Student life at Salisbury University
37% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 9% of men join fraternities, and 7% of women join sororities.
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