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Salisbury University

#480 in US ranking Salisbury, MD
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,740
Tuition & fees
$11,306
Avg. aid
$8,515
Receiving aid
93%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
87%
SAT range
1180–1320
ACT range
20–29

Outcomes

Graduation rate
68%
Median salary
$48,634
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Salisbury University?

Salisbury University's recurring events include Homecoming activities, The Big Event, and Relay For Life. They serve different purposes: Homecoming brings students and alumni together, The Big Event centers on community service, and Relay For Life is associated with cancer-related fundraising and awareness.

The Homecoming Flock Party is one named part of the university's Homecoming programming. The Big Event gives students a structured way to volunteer in the surrounding community, rather than simply attending a campus celebration. Relay For Life offers another participation route for students interested in organizing or supporting a cause.

Dates, venues, and event formats can change. Students deciding whether to participate should use the current university and student-organization calendars, especially when an event requires registration, volunteer sign-up, or fundraising.

What are the student housing and dining options at Salisbury University?

Salisbury University offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coed residential options, along with campus dining. Housing availability is not the same as a guaranteed assignment: students need to follow the applicable housing application, contract, and deadline procedures.

Residential choices include traditional hall living and apartment-style arrangements such as Sea Gull Square. The layouts, eligibility rules, and meal-plan expectations may differ, making it worth comparing more than the room price alone. University housing reports high-speed internet access, but students should check the specific amenities and occupancy terms of a proposed assignment.

Meal plans and campus dining give residents and commuters different ways to buy food on campus. Before choosing a plan, students should check where it can be used, whether it is required for their housing type, and what happens to unused balances. Students considering off-campus housing should compare lease length, transportation, utilities, and meal costs with the terms of university housing rather than relying on rent alone.

Salisbury University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

124

Salisbury University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
51%
Campus size
215 acres

Salisbury University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 3

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Salisbury University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

SU Libraries

Number of libraries on campus

3

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Salisbury University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Salisbury University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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