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Salisbury, Maryland

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Your chances of getting into Salisbury University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

86.5%
Admission Difficulty for Salisbury University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Salisbury is 86.5%.  Its admission rate is the 21st lowest in Maryland.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Salisbury and can you get accepted?

Salisbury University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 6,650 out of the 7,691 who applied were admitted.

Salisbury University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.73. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Salisbury?

86% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Salisbury University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.73 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Salisbury GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.73

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Salisbury University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Salisbury are to have around a 3.73 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.73 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Salisbury accepts 86% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Salisbury is 3.73 on the 4.0 scale. 33% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #6 in Maryland for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Salisbury is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Salisbury University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 33.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 17.7% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 15.4% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.7% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 11.4% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 3.6% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 0.1% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.1% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Salisbury SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Salisbury University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for Salisbury University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Salisbury University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Salisbury ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Salisbury University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Salisbury University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Salisbury University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,602 3,089 7,691
Accepted 4,095 2,555 6,650
Acceptance Rate 89% 83% 86%
Enrolled 697 520 1,217
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 20% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2024

Days left to Apply

111

Applicants have 111 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2024.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Salisbury University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Salisbury University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Salisbury University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Salisbury University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Salisbury University often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=163851 IPEDS survey data for Salisbury University.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Salisbury University?

86% of those who apply are granted admission to Salisbury. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.