First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: salisbury.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Salisbury University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MATH 160 MATH 160 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 201 & 202 MATH 201 & 202 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIOL 101 BIOL 101 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM SCL CHEM HOS | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 ENGL ELE ENGL 103 Beginning Fall 2026 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 ENGL 103 ENGL ELE Beginning Fall 2026 | |
| United States History | 3 | 4 HIST HST HIST HIC | |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 PSYC 101 PSYC 101 |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 3 MATH 160 MATH 160 | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 MATH 201 MATH 201 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 8 MATH 201 & 202 MATH 201 & 202 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIOL 101 BIOL 101 | |
| Biology | 4 | 8 BIOL 201 & BIOL 202 BIOL 201 & BIOL 202 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHEM SCL CHEM HOS | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CHEM 121 CHEM 121 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 8 CHEM 121 & CHEM 122 CHEM 121 & CHEM 122 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 4 ENGL ELE ENGL 103 Beginning Fall 2026 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 4 ENGL 103 ENGL ELE Beginning Fall 2026 | |
| United States History | 3 | 4 HIST HST HIST HIC | |
| Psychology | 3 | 4 PSYC 101 PSYC 101 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 155 MATH 155 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 COSC SCN COSC ELE | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | 4 COSC 117 COSC 117 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 212 ECON 212 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 211 ECON 211 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 4 HIST 2A HIST SC | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 BIOL/GEOG 150 BIOL/GEOG 150 | |
| European History | 3 | 4 HIST HST HIST ELE | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEOG 100 GEOG 100 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 8 SPAN 101 & 102 SPAN 101 & 102 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 8 SPAN 101 & 102 SPAN 101 & 102 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 8 SPAN 102 & 201 SPAN 102 & 201 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 4 COSC SCN COSC ELE | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 4 COSC 116 COSC 116 | |
| Art History | 3 | 4 ART 201 ART 201 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 MUSC 201 MUSC 201 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 4 - GENE DI/HIC | |
| Art: Studio Art 2-D Design | 3 | 4 ART 121 ART 121 | |
| Art: Studio Art 3-D Design | 3 | 4 ART ELE ART ELE | |
| Art: Studio Art Drawing | 3 | 4 ART 130 ART 130 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4 POSC 101 POSC 101 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 8 FREN 101 & 102 FREN 101 & 102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 8 FREN 101 & 102 FREN 101 & 102 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 8 FREN 102 & 201 FREN 102 & 201 | |
| French Literature | 3 | 4 FREN ELE FREN ELE | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 8 GERM 101 & 102 GERM 101 & 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 8 GERM 101 & 102 GERM 101 & 102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 8 GERM 102 & 201 GERM 102 & 201 | |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | 4 POSC SSC POSC SC | |
| Government and Politics: United States | 4 | 4 POSC 110 POSC 110 | |
| Latin | 3 | 4 LATN ELE LATN ELE | |
| Latin | 3 | 4 LATN ELE LATN ELE | |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 3 | 4 PHYS SCL PHYS HOS | |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 4 | 4 PHYS 121 PHYS 121 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 3 | 4 PHYS SCL PHYS HOS | |
| Physics 2: Algebra Based | 4 | 4 PHYS 123 PHYS 123 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PHYS SCL PHYS HOS | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHYS SCL PHYS HOS | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 PHYS 221 PHYS 221 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | 4 MATH 140 MATH 140 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 ELEC 100* ELEC 100 | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 ELEC 100* ELEC 100 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 4 SPAN ELE SPAN ELE |
Source: salisbury.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 111 |
| Psychology | 106 |
| Social Work | 99 |
| Business Administration and Management | 97 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 93 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 85 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 82 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 67 |
Show the other 40 majors
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 60 |
| Information Science/Studies | 57 |
| Finance | 48 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 45 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 36 |
| Accounting | 35 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 30 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 30 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 29 |
| English Language and Literature | 27 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 27 |
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Environmental Science | 24 |
| History | 23 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 20 |
| Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist | 20 |
| Geography | 15 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 15 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 14 |
| Mathematics | 14 |
| Outdoor Education | 13 |
| Philosophy | 12 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 11 |
| Music | 10 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 9 |
| Data Science | 9 |
| Chemistry | 9 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 9 |
| Sociology | 8 |
| Economics | 8 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 7 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 6 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Art/Art Studies | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 2 |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Capital Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Capital Athletic Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
9% of men in fraternities · 7% of women in sororities · 8% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Salisbury, MD
131,570 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY)
Nearest hub airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.5 of 20
Elevation
29 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
29°F
July high
89°F
Annual snowfall
8.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
31 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$960 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore11 mi
- St. Mary's College of Maryland46 mi
- Delaware State University58 mi
- United States Naval Academy64 mi
- St. John's College65 mi
- Washington College65 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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