Salisbury University's published cost of attendance is $28,310. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $6,743, middle-income families pay around $12,909, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,759.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $28,310 |
| Tuition and Fees | $22,174 |
| Room and Board | $13,900 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,567 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $17,743 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $6,743 |
| $30–48k | $9,915 |
| $48–75k | $12,909 |
| $75–110k | $16,669 |
| $110k+ | $22,759 |
Salisbury University's published cost of attendance is $28,310. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $6,743, middle-income families pay around $12,909, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,759. Azimuth ranks Salisbury University #539 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Salisbury University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The difference between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the institution's financial aid reach — a gap that matters substantially when evaluating true affordability. Most students receive some form of financial aid, reshaping the sticker price into a more manageable figure across income levels. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $33,815; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,985, median federal debt of $21,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $237 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Salisbury University earn median 4-year earnings of $61,985, placing Salisbury University in the 52.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,618 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Salisbury University in the 30.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Salisbury University #809 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Salisbury University's strength in business and professional fields. Communication and Media Studies is the largest program with 156 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $56,048, performing at 1.0x the national benchmark for the field. The Psychology, General program graduates 148 students with median 4-year earnings of $50,319, and Kinesiology delivers median 4-year earnings of $59,892 across 145 graduates. Teacher Education and Social Work round out the top programs, with graduates earning $55,807 and $59,110 respectively. The concentration in Business — which anchors the institution's degree output — aligns with stable regional labor-market demand and contributes to the consistent earnings outcomes across the student body.
