Salisbury University Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Salisbury University has a diverse student body with 31% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
68.2%(4,638)
Hispanic
6.6%(446)
African American
14.1%(960)
Asian
3.4%(234)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.7%(249)
Unknown
3.5%(237)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment7,736
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Salisbury University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Salisbury University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.2%(3,108)
Women
54.8%(3,763)

Gender Statistics

Men3,108

40% of total enrollment

Women3,763

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Salisbury University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(128)
18-19
39.2%(2,463)
20-21
36.7%(2,305)
22-24
14.9%(939)
25+
7.1%(446)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.5%(11)
22-24
27.6%(207)
25+
70.8%(531)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Salisbury University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 18% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.4%(1,118)
Out-of-State
18.0%(248)
International
0.6%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State1,118

81% of student body

Out-of-State248

18% of student body

International8

1% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age