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
6,378
Undergraduates
2,871
Men - 45%
3,451
Women - 54.1%
745
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
91% of 8,108 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.67
SAT Math
618 average
580-660 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
633 average
600-660 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
25 average
22-27 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
In-state: $32,878
Out-of-state: $43,572
Tuition and Fees
In-state: $10,638
Out-of-state: $21,332
Room and Board
$13,140
Average Percent of Need Met
58%
Average Freshman Award
$10,404
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$26,797
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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
425
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
14%
10-19
33%
20-29
31%
30-39
17%
40-49
3%
50-99
2%
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
33% 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
0.4%
Asian
3.3%
Black/African-American
13.5%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
3.7%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
70.3%
Unknown
1.8%
International Students
0.8% from 32 countries
First-Year Students Returning
75.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
50.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
59.2%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
35.3%
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