Cost of SU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,740 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,306 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $22,810 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $14,190 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,300 |
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| Average net price after aid | $17,445 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $9,102 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $13,773 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $17,470 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $20,089 |
| $110,001+ | $24,495 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with SU's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at SU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 178 | $81,930 | $18,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 58 | $75,359 | $19,500 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 50 | $75,312 | $23,250 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 76 | $67,610 | $16,159 |
| Information Science/Studies | 117 | $66,740 | $19,125 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 92 | $58,526 | $19,250 |
| Marketing | 151 | $56,000 | $19,482 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 246 | $53,283 | $19,750 |
| Mathematics | 38 | $52,365 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 48 | $51,665 | $20,888 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 196 | $51,091 | $19,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 110 | $46,868 | $22,250 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 36 | $44,878 | $13,738 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 237 | $43,371 | $20,750 |
| History | 59 | $43,111 | $19,988 |
| Biology | 146 | $41,565 | $18,448 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 19 | $38,879 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 53 | $38,780 | $19,250 |
| Psychology | 241 | $36,068 | $20,500 |
| Social Work | 201 | $35,782 | $19,687 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 207 | $35,286 | $18,750 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 58 | $34,940 | $18,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 64 | $32,838 | $21,875 |
| English Language and Literature | 71 | $29,450 | $21,000 |
| Sociology | 25 | $28,821 | — |
| Music | 14 | $24,767 | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 11 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 22 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 22 | — | — |
| Data Science | 15 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 10 | — | — |
| Economics | 22 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 30 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 20 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 15 | — | — |
| International Business | 20 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | 21 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Outdoor Education | 20 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 25 | — | — |
| Physics | 13 | — | — |
| Public Health | 50 | — | $23,250 |
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | 14 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 3 | — | — |
Certificate programs (2)
Master's degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 70 | $63,557 | $20,494 |
| Education | 42 | $60,978 | — |
| English Language and Literature | 10 | $58,827 | — |
| Social Work | 331 | $57,947 | $35,000 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 23 | $54,011 | — |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 14 | $47,801 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 19 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 15 | — | — |
| History | 5 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 3 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 17 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Educational Administration and Supervision | 14 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 12 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 9 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 1 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Maryland
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Bowie State University | Bowie | $17,835 | 72% | $61,890 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis | — | 9.3% | — |
| Morgan State University | Baltimore | $14,653 | 82% | $56,585 |
| University of Maryland-Baltimore County | Baltimore | $25,203 | 72% | $74,881 |
| Frostburg State University | Frostburg | $16,768 | 89% | $60,300 |
| University of Maryland Eastern Shore | Princess Anne | $17,378 | 96% | $52,085 |
| Towson University | Towson | $18,120 | 82% | $70,158 |
| Coppin State University | Baltimore | $12,632 | 46% | $53,198 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is SU's acceptance rate?
Salisbury University admits 87% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,252 on the SAT.
How much does SU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,740 a year (tuition and fees: $11,306 in-state, $22,810 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,445 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,102.
How much do SU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $68,206 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 28 similar colleges in Maryland. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($81,930 a year after graduation).
What is SU's graduation rate?
61% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% of first-year students return for a second year.