Salisbury State University, founded in 1925, is a public university. It is a rarity among public institutions in Maryland: All four of its schools are endowed. These multimillion-dollar gifts have expanded scholarships and other opportunities for students. With an emphasis on active learning, including undergraduate research, internships, community service and travel abroad, SSU is earning a national reputation for educating undergraduates. This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked Salisbury State among the top ten regional public schools in the north. Its 140-acre campus is located in Salisbury, 100 miles southeast of Baltimore and Washington, DC.

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collegeType
Public
studentType
Coed
6,477
Undergraduates
2,812
Men - 43.4%
3,666
Women - 56.6%
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
88% of 8,793 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.72
SAT Math
611 average
570-650 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
636 average
600-670 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
29 average
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $27,284
Out-of-state: $39,408
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $11,466
Out-of-state: $23,590
Room and Board
$14,518
Average Percent of Need Met
59%
Average Freshman Award
$14,083
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$29,070
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Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
392
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
10%
10-19
35%
Over 100
1%
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Salisbury Population
33,017
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
51% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Sea Gull
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.2%
Asian
2.5%
Black/African-American
13.7%
Hispanic/Latino
9.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5.3%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0%
White
67.9%
Unknown
1.2%
International Students
0.8% from 31 countries
First-Year Students Returning
79.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
44.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
100%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
36.1%
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