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Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University is a small, private institution located in Newport, ri. Founded in 1934, Salve Regina University offers undergraduate degrees in 81 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,174 undergraduates
cost $46,000 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Salve Regina University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 69.5%
SAT score average 1216
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.61
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Salve Regina University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Marketing
Finance and Financial Management Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $46,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,500
Books & supplies $1,550
Other expenses $3,730
Cost of attendance* $67,780
Average financial aid package $30,621
Estimated cost $37,159 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $46,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $16,500
Books & supplies $1,550
Other expenses $3,730
Cost of attendance* $67,780
Average financial aid package $30,621
Estimated cost $37,159 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Salve Regina University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,174, with gender binary students split 31% male and 69% female.

Total enrollment

2,880

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
61%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
28%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Salve Regina University, students love their Campus Activities Board, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840-4192
phone 401-847-6650
address www.salve.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus activities board

Best buddies

Sru dance

Student nursing organization

Student government association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Salve Regina University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Salve Regina University?

Salve Regina University is located in Newport, ri.

What is the acceptance rate at Salve Regina University? 

The acceptance rate for Salve Regina University is 70%.

What’s the average GPA for Salve Regina University?

The average high school GPA for Salve Regina University students was 3.61.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Salve Regina University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Salve Regina University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $271,120.

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