The admissions review process considers the qualifications of all applicants in a holistic manner. The students' high school curriculum, performance in academic coursework and on standardized tests just like the SAT and/or ACT where applicable, essay, recommendations, leadership experience, community service, talents, extracurricular activities and the ability to contribute to the various academic community at Salisbury University are many of the qualifications considered for admission.
Admission to Salisbury University is granted to those applicants whose academic qualifications give promise of success in college. The evaluation of the applicant's chances for academic success is the responsibility of the admissions office, which foremost considers the applicant's academic record.
Applicants must submit the finished application for admission, official high school transcripts, essay, and letter(s) of advice. Standardized SAT or ACT test scores are required for applicants with below a 3.50 weighted cumulative grade point average.
Should the student applicant have earned a weighted cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale, the applicant has the choice of submitting a standardized test score. Applicants choosing to exclude standardized test scores should provide evidence of individual achievements and/or experiences which might not be evident from a review of the official high school transcripts. Some of the qualities like Leadership, community service, artistic talent, athletic talent and variety of background, including cultural, experiential and geographic, are additional factors utilized in the holistic review of every applicant who applies for Salisbury University.
The ETS code number for Salisbury University 5403 and therefore the ACT code is 1716. Within the college preparatory curriculum, a prospective student should have met the following minimum requirements for admission:
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4-credits in English
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3-credits in the social sciences
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2-credits in laboratory-based sciences
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4-credits in mathematics - This must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
Criminal History Statement - SU doesn't consider a student's criminal history during the process of admission for undergraduate or graduate admission to Salisbury University. Successful candidates for freshman admission to Salisbury University will have demonstrated strong college potential during their years in high school both in knowledge and qualities the candidates possess.