From the School
Salve Regina University is a Catholic, liberal arts institution located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in Newport, Rhode Island. With a beautiful, historic campus unlike any other and a strong tradition rooted its Mercy mission, Salve Regina offers it's 2,100 undergraduate and 600 graduate students almost 50 programs to explore their passions and make meaningful change in the world.
Overall
From The School
Salve Regina utilizes a holistic application review that values the fit of an individual student. All students are provided equal consideration for admission and merit-based scholarships once they complete their application.
Application Deadlines:
Early Decision: November 1
Early Action I: November 1
Early Action II: January 5
Regular Decision: February 1
Transfer: Rolling decision
Application Requirements:
Common Application.
$50 application fee.
Official high school transcript, including grades from the senior year.
Two letters of recommendation (one from a school counselor and one from the teacher of your choice).
Personal essay.
SAT/ACT scores*
Portfolio (submitted through your student status page for students pursing a major in studio art).
*Test optional, but tests are required for nursing, education, and home-schooled applicants.
Overview
Applicants
4,888
Acceptance Rate
74%
Average HS GPA
3.45
GPA Breakdown
17%
Over 3.75
21%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
560 - 640
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
540 - 620
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
24 - 28
Testing Policies
Yes
Yes
ACT Writing Policy
ACT with or without Writing accepted
SAT Essay Policy
SAT with or without Writing accepted
Deadlines
Early Action — November 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Class Rank
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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From The School
Academic Programs
Salve Regina's academic programs are rooted in the liberal arts and professional studies. The maximum class size at Salve Regina is 35 students, and on average there are 19 students in a classroom, meaning that students are offered personal instruction and mentorship by their professors in every course they take. Salve Regina offers a variety of popular academic programs that range from research driven degrees in chemistry and biology, pre-professional programs like education and nursing, unique offerings like cultural and historic preservation, a robust set of programs in the arts and humanities, and more.
Across all disciplines, students engage in experiential and hands-on learning opportunities that expose them to careers through community partnerships, research, and internships. These opportunities take students outside of the classroom where they develop business plans, work in schools with children, research issues involving the local watershed, work with patients at various care facilities, or provide needed change in the community through service learning.
Across all programs within 6 months of graduation, 98 percent of Salve Regina alumni are working full time or in graduate school.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Accounting
Administration of justice
American studies
Art (studio art)
Art history
Biochemistry
Biology
Business administration,
Business studies and economics
Chemistry
Creative writing and publishing
Cultural and historic preservation
Dance
Education – Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Elementary and Special Education, Secondary Education
Economics
Engineering (3+2 dual bachelor's degree)
English communications
English literature
Environmental studies
Financial management
French
Global Business and economics
Global studies
Health care administration and management
History
Marketing
Mathematics
Medical technology
Music
Music education
Nursing
Pharmacy (3+3 Pharm.D. program)
Philosophy
Political science
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Psychology
Religious and theological studies
Social work
Sociology and anthropology
Spanish
Studio art (ceramics, graphic design, illustration, interactive media arts, painting, photography)
Theatre Arts
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13.1:1
Total Faculty
295
with Terminal Degree
107
159
Women
136
Men
22
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
67%
Graduate in 5 years
71%
Graduate in 6 years
72%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
-
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Finance, General.
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other.
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EDUCATION.
Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Historic Preservation and Conservation.
International/Global Studies.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
Natural Resources/Conservation, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Applied Behavior Analysis.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Economics, Other.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Music, General.
Students Say
Salve Regina University is a small Catholic school in picturesque Newport, Rhode Island, offering forty-six majors to a little over 2,000 students. Professional studies departments, such as nursing and education, are particularly strong here, though this is "a multi-faceted school with all of the attributes necessary to become an excellent student" in any subject. The "wonderful" faculty here offer "a really meaningful and valuable experience at Salve," and "put their best effort to helping guide you in any and all paths you chose." Class time is "usually evenly split between lectures and discussion," so that the material is more engaging for the students, and "professors relate all of the academic learning to their life experiences." These teaching gems "do not feel their job is finished when we finish their class but go above and beyond to help us throughout the rest of our time at Salve." "It isn't uncommon to hear of international students celebrating holidays with professors if they can't go home," says one undergrad. Office hours are enforced "so one-on-one time is always available," and the university has "a great tutoring department (Academic Center for Excellence)" for those who want help.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Janet L. Robinson
President and General Manager of the New York Times
Carol A. Mutter
Lt. General (ret.), U.S. Marine Corps
Barbara McGann
Admiral (ret.), U.S. Navy
Barry Black
Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret.); elected the 62nd Chaplain of the U.S. Senate
Anthony Zinni
U.S. Marine Corps general and former Commander in Chief of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
Academic Rating
79/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
67%
Graduate in 5 years
71%
Graduate in 6 years
72%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
2019-2020 Cost of Attendance
(before grants and scholarships)
Tuition and Fees: $41,450
On-Campus Room and Board: $14,960
Direct-Billed Charges: $56,410
Books and Supplies: $1,450
Personal Expenses: $2,050
Transportation: $1,350
Total Cost of Attendance* $61,260
International students
(non-U.S. citizens) pay the same tuition as U.S. students, however, they are not eligible for need-based financial aid through the FAFSA form. Financial aid for international students is limited to merit-based scholarships based on the individual's academic record.
Financial Aid
At Salve Regina, 99 percent of students receive scholarships and/or financial aid. The financial investment in a Salve Regina education offers a high return on investment for students. The generous financial aid process makes an education accessible and affordable by offering need-based financial aid awards and merit-based admission scholarships, as well as more personal services like financial planning services, flexible payment plans, private loan options and debt management counseling. All students are assigned their own financial aid counselor for their time at Salve Regina.
All students applying for admission at Salve Regina are eligible for a merit-based scholarship.
To be eligible for need-based financial aid, students applying to Salve Regina complete the FAFSA by a March 1 priority deadline.
Dates
Application Deadlines
May 15
Notification Date
Jan 3
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$26,011
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,047
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,350
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$23,590
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$40,750
Required Fees
$700
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,450
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$3,354
Transportation for Commuters
$1,550
On-Campus Room and Board
$14,960
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Other
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
67/99
Overall
From The School
Salve Regina's student body is a diverse group of students, often involved in multiple organizations on campus and in the Newport community. Students at Salve Regina hail from over 40 states and 20 countries, coming from around the globe to study. With 2,100 undergraduate students and a three year on-campus residency requirement, our students form bonds with a community that lasts for a lifetime.
Highly engaged, almost 500 students on Salve Regina's campus are intercollegiate athletes, over 30 percent of students study abroad, and in 2018-2019 students completed over 9,000 hours of service to the local community.
With a wide variety of campus activities, student run organizations, and NCAA DIII athletic teams, student leadership and involvement is a main component of the Salve Regina experience. Students have access to almost 70 student run organizations, ranging from social groups such as a Surfing Club to professional organizations like our award-winning Options Trading Club, American Marketing Association, and Enactus Club.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,167
Foreign Countries Represented
16
Demographics
1.17%
Asian
1.59%
African-American
7.01%
Hispanic
81.59%
Caucasian
3.32%
Unknown
1.96%
International
65% female
35% male
84% are out of state
96% are full time
4% are part time
Students Say
Salve Regina is a small school "where pretty much everyone knows everyone." Some find that the student body can be "preppy and cliquey. "The university has a very noticeable gender difference—the student body is 70% female—and students report that undergrads here are predominantly white with "middleor upper-class backgrounds." The Office of Multicultural Programs and Retention "does a fantastic job of integrating different ethnicities and cultures into the school community." Everyone is "very kind, respectful, and friendly" here, and "if you are sitting alone in the cafeteria, usually any professor, classmate, or just acquaintance will approach you and ask to keep you company." Outside of academics, students at Salve Regina all "take on a great number of extracurricular roles" and "go well above and beyond the requirement for service hours at school."
Overview
From The School
Location
Salve Regina's 80-acre campus is one of the most unique in the country, described by "Architectural Digest" as one of The 50 Most Beautiful Colleges in America. Set on seven contiguous estates, it features more than 20 historic structures that have been sensitively adapted to meet University needs while also preserving their status as treasures of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The oceanside setting, however, offers more than a glimpse of the past. Surrounded by rare trees, tide pools and museums, its campus provides access to exceptional learning opportunities for students in many disciplines. Viewed as a "living laboratory," the campus is an extraordinary environment that enriches the city of Newport and contributes to the artistic, cultural, economic, educational and historical vitality of the state of Rhode Island.
In addition to the stunning character, the campus is highly functional. Resident students have access to academic, athletic, and dining facilities within a short walk from their residence halls. There are open spaces for students to enjoy spread throughout campus, including rose gardens, ocean views, patios, and wooded areas.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Salve Regina's campus facilities are uniquely adapted from the historic environment surrounding them to stay state-of-the-art.
The Residence Halls at Salve Regina are anything but ordinary. Occupying many of the historic estate structures, older students live in residence halls that offer ocean views, gilded age common areas, and the chance to live in buildings registered as National Historic Landmarks.
The O'Hare Academic Building, and oceanside academic center, houses new, cutting edge research labs for biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and environmental studies that allow students to publish research conducted on campus alongside their professors. In addition, new nursing simulation labs were built and a Center for Business Outreach which hosts business lecturers was founded.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Newport, Rhode Island is a blend of a historic colonial city with a modern resort setting and small college town feel. The off-campus experience in Newport is a large part of the student experience at Salve Regina. Downtown areas offer plenty to explore within walking distance to campus and all students receive free Rhode Island public transit with their Salve ID for ease of travel. Whether investigating the oldest surviving synagogue in the nation, the oldest community library, one of the longest running taverns, the most opulent mansions of the Gilded Age, or a ballpark where Satchel Paige and Yogi Berra once swung their bats, the concentration of preserved architecture and historic structures is unparalleled in this unique city by the sea.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
59%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
70/99
First-Year Students living on campus
98%
Campus Environment
Suburban
94/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Students Say
Most Salve Regina students spend the majority of their weekdays "immersed in academic work with breaks for clubs, athletics and/or work study positions." The Campus Activities Board is "amazing at coming up with events for students to take part in," including Things for Thursday (in which students participate in various events related to arts and crafts and partake in some free food), Friday Night Live (dances and other events), and Saturday movie screenings. The clubs and living environments at Salve Regina are "extremely supportive of cohesion, and in creating a positive atmosphere," which is especially helpful in students' first year. The twice-yearly dance club "is a big deal...with high attendance rates," and many students are also involved in sports. Newport is "an incredible city with no shortage of things to do," and the cliff walk and beaches on campus are available to all students. Another perk: Salve Regina students can use statewide Rhode Island Public Transit services for free, and Providence is just an hour and a half away. There "is no shortage of parties occurring" off campus, but "partying is in no way forced upon you if that isn't what you are interested in."
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Laura Kcirca-Barry, M.A.
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
No
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
63
Number of Honor Societies
19
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
3
Sports
Athletic Division
Division III
9% participate in intramural sports
28% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Seahawks)
10 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Football
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Sports (Seahawks)
12 Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cross Country
Equestrian Sports
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Sailing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Rhode Island
LGBT Support Groups: salve.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/Alliance
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Rhode Island
Sustainability
64/99
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: http://ope.ed.gov/security
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
HP and Apple
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Kathryn Wright
Assistant Director/ Coordinator of Guest Relations
Assistant Director/ Coordinator of Guest Relations
Address
Office of Admissions
100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 028404192
100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 028404192
Phone
4013412299
Email
admissions@salve.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Miley Hall Starbucks
Rodgers Recreation Athletic Center
O'Hare Academic & Antone Academic Cntrs
McKillop Library and Computer Labs
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel and Spiritual Center
Newly renovated academic centers, historic and traditional residence halls, and a historic tree walking tour on-campus.
Rodgers Recreation Athletic Center
O'Hare Academic & Antone Academic Cntrs
McKillop Library and Computer Labs
Our Lady of Mercy Chapel and Spiritual Center
Newly renovated academic centers, historic and traditional residence halls, and a historic tree walking tour on-campus.
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Newport's Historic Mansions
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Newport Harbor
A large variety of shops and restaurants
Fort Adams State Park
Newport's Historic Cliff Walk and Aquidneck Island beaches and sea shore. Discover Newport by clicking on: http://www.discovernewport.org/
International Tennis Hall of Fame
Newport Harbor
A large variety of shops and restaurants
Fort Adams State Park
Newport's Historic Cliff Walk and Aquidneck Island beaches and sea shore. Discover Newport by clicking on: http://www.discovernewport.org/
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Varies - see website
Varies - see website
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Varies - see website
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Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
http://www.salve.edu/undergraduate-admission/visit
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@salve.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
T.F. Greene Airport (30 minutes from campus)
Newport Gateway Cntr (5 minutes from campus)
RIPTA Trolleys
Driving Instructions to Campus
http://www.salve.edu/directions
Local Accommodations
For accommodations please visit Newport County Convention and Visitors
Bureau's Website at http://www.discovernewport.org/and click on 'Where To Stay'
