Salisbury University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Salisbury University has a diverse student body with 30% 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
69.2%(4,375)
Hispanic
6.7%(421)
African American
13.8%(872)
Asian
3.4%(213)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.6%(230)
Unknown
2.7%(172)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment7,123
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
45.4%(2,895)
Women
54.6%(3,483)

Gender Statistics

Men2,895

41% of total enrollment

Women3,483

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Salisbury University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
13.0%(828)
18-19
36.8%(2,348)
20-21
35.0%(2,231)
22-24
9.1%(579)
25+
6.1%(392)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
5.8%(43)
22-24
23.9%(178)
25+
70.2%(523)

Age Diversity Insights

72%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

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
80.7%(1,111)
Out-of-State
18.5%(254)
International
0.8%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State1,111

81% of student body

Out-of-State254

18% of student body

International11

1% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age