Salisbury University

Salisbury University is a public university in Salisbury, MD. It ranks #275 in America on our favorite colleges list, and admission is not that selective, given its 62% acceptance rate. It is a medium-sized university with 7,550 full-time undergrads enrolled. 8% of its graduates are awarded a Bachelor's in Communications. Additional in-demand options include Psychology, Social Work and Youth Services, and Biology, but there are 41 different focuses to choose from. It ranks first in Maryland for its public policy program. In addition, Salisbury University placed 1st in MD on our best college food list. For applicants raised in Maryland, tuition costs $9,332 a year. Applicants applying from out-of-state have to lay out $20,502. Before you decide not to apply due to the cost, be cognizant that 88% of undergrads procure at least some financial aid. 69% of Salisbury University undergraduates graduate, hoping to land their dream jobs. Two years after graduating, alumni take home a median annual income of $38,800. After another four years in the labor force, the alumni's median annual income rises 30.2% to $50,500, which is 25.9% more than the national median salary. Applicants might also like to be aware that its students' SAT scores on the math section typically range from 540 to 620 and college prep courses are recommended to apply. Secondly, it does not offer a teacher certification program, and about 84% of first-year students enroll the following year. Relating to your personal finances, be aware that the average student spends around $6,602 on housing each year. Our higher education experts rated it a 7.52 out of 10 for its location and our team of researchers rated it a 9.01 for its campus. With respect to life on campus, on average, undergraduates spend $4,750 on meal plans annually. Finally, a fourth of graduates earn $68,600 or more, six years after graduation and the highest-earning 1/4th of graduates take home a starting salary of $51,500 or more.