School Overview
Salve Regina University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy. The school is located in Newport, Rhode Island and was chartered by the State of Rhode Island in 1934. This Catholic, non-profit, private university acquired Ochre Court in 1947. The school didn’t officially become Salve Regina University until 1991 when an amendment was added to the charter.
Salve Regina offers associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees. In addition, they offer certificates for advanced graduate studies. Classes sizes at Salve Regina are small and only professors teach (no graduate assistants instruct).
General Information
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Admission Office 100 Ochre Point Avenue Newport, RI 02840-4192 (401) 341-2908 (888) 467-2583 Fax: (401) 848-2823 [email protected] Contact: Colleen Emerson Dean of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 100 Ochre Point Avenue Newport, RI 02840-4192 (401) 847-6650 www.salve.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,127 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 556 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,078 Graduate enrollment: 564 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 59% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 73% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Interactive communication technology B Computer & Information Sciences Information Sciences/Systems B Education Biology Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History American History (U.S.) B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A,B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Historic Preservation/Conservation B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Salve Regina University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (401) 847-6650 |
| Website: | www.salve.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.salve.edu/undergraduate-admission/apply |
| Address: | 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840-4192 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,771 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 71% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 2,159 (78% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $41,450 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $41,450 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $22,599 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Salve Regina University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Salve Regina University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 6 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 5 | 3 | 4 | ||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 7 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 24 | 1 | 41 | 12 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Salve Regina University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $41,450 |
| Out-of-state | $41,450 |
| Books and supplies | $1,450 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $11,010 |
| Out-of-state | $11,010 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 492 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 492 | 100% | $22,599 |
| Student loan aid | 385 | 78% | $11,242 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,932 | 96% | $22,285 |
| Federal student loans | 1,514 | 75% | $6,835 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Salve Regina University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Salve Regina University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,888 | 1,462 | 3,426 | Percent admitted | 100% | 72% | 74% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 15% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Salve Regina University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,771 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,167 |
| Graduate enrollment | 604 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Salve Regina University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
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