Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 15
SAT Only Considered if submitted January 15
ACT Only Considered if submitted January 15
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
1101 Camden Ave.
Salisbury
MD
21801-6837
Phone
(410) 543-6161
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2026
Application Fee
$50
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
March 15
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 15
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
January 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
87% of 8,845 applicants were admitted
Women
89% of 5,182 applicants were admitted
Men
85% of 3,663 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,848 (24%) of 7,737 admitted students enrolled
Women
1,003 (22%) of 4,629 admitted students enrolled
Men
845 (27%) of 3,108 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
35%
3.75 - 3.99
16%
3.50 - 3.74
14%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
12%
2.50 - 2.99
11%
2.00 - 2.49
0.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 620 average , 580-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
8.9%
Score of 600 - 700
56.1%
Score of 500 - 600
35%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 634 average , 600-670 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
11.5%
Score of 600 - 700
68.2%
Score of 500 - 600
20.4%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
26 average , 20-29 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
12.5%
Score of 24 - 29
50%
Score of 18 - 23
37.5%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 22
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
50%
Score of 18 - 23
37.5%
Score of 12 - 17
12.5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 22
Score of 30 - 36
37.5%
Score of 24 - 29
25%
Score of 18 - 23
25%
Score of 12 - 17
12.5%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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