Salisbury University Acceptance Rate
Salisbury, Maryland · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,090
- Admitted
- 7,170
- Yield
- 19.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Salisbury University's acceptance rate has risen from 54.7% in 2014–15 to 88.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 8,723 to 8,090 (-7%) over that period.
Its 88.6% rate makes Salisbury University more selective than about 24% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
Salisbury University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 19.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,723 | 4,771 | 54.7% | 1,150 |
| 2015–16 | 8,360 | 5,069 | 60.6% | 1,189 |
| 2016–17 | 8,307 | 5,477 | 65.9% | 1,329 |
| 2017–18 | 8,171 | 5,313 | 65% | 1,328 |
| 2018–19 | 8,983 | 5,585 | 62.2% | 1,289 |
| 2019–20 | 8,421 | 6,190 | 73.5% | 1,470 |
| 2020–21 | 8,701 | 6,754 | 77.6% | 1,218 |
| 2021–22 | 7,691 | 6,650 | 86.5% | 1,217 |
| 2022–23 | 8,108 | 7,383 | 91.1% | 1,382 |
| 2023–24 | 8,090 | 7,170 | 88.6% | 1,376 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,662 | 4,184 | 89.7% |
| Men | 3,422 | 2,984 | 87.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–670 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 580–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–28 | 2% |
How Salisbury University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Salisbury University's acceptance rate?
Salisbury University's acceptance rate is 88.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,170 admitted of 8,090 applicants).
Is Salisbury University test optional?
Salisbury University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Salisbury University?
Salisbury University received 8,090 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,170.
What SAT score do you need for Salisbury University?
Admitted students at Salisbury University typically scored 600–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 580–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Salisbury University getting harder to get into?
Salisbury University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 54.7% in 2014–15 to 88.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.salisbury.edu/.