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Salve Regina University

Newport, RI

Salve Regina University, founded in 1934, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 80-acre campus, situated among turn-of-the-century summer estates listed with the National Register of Historic Places, is located in Newport, 35 miles from Providence.

Tuition & Fees

$41,450

$41,450

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
45%
500-599
48%
400-499
3%
700-800
4%
600-699
32%
500-599
61%
400-499
3%
700-800
1%
600-699
22%
500-599
57%
400-499
18%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
26%
24-29
54%
18-23
20%
12-17
0
30-36
2%
24-29
61%
18-23
30%
12-17
7%
30-36
17%
24-29
65%
18-23
17%
12-17
0
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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,607
Declined + 1,282
Total Received 4,889
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Private (nonprofit)

2,167

undergraduate students

604

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business/marketing
  2. Nursing
  3. Education
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Codes

SAT 3759
ACT 3816

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School Facts

Salve Regina University, founded in 1934, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 80-acre campus, situated among turn-of-the-century summer estates listed with the National Register of Historic Places, is located in Newport, 35 miles from Providence.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 2,771
Established in 1934
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Roman Catholic
Accredited by •  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CORE (Council on Rehabilitation Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NECHE (New England Commission of Higher Education)

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Newport, RI

80-acre campus in Newport (population: 24,942), 35 miles from Providence; branch campus in Warwick. Served by bus; air serves Warwick (28 miles); smaller airport serves Middletown (five miles); train serves Kingston (15 miles). School operates transportation to downtown Middletown and Newport. Public transportation serves campus.

Salve Regina University
100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840-4192

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
60%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
18%
Top 1/4
43%
Top 1/2
81%
Bottom 1/2
19%
Bottom 1/4
4%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
45%
500-599
48%
400-499
3%
700-800
4%
600-699
32%
500-599
61%
400-499
3%
700-800
1%
600-699
22%
500-599
57%
400-499
18%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
26%
24-29
54%
18-23
20%
12-17
0
30-36
2%
24-29
61%
18-23
30%
12-17
7%
30-36
17%
24-29
65%
18-23
17%
12-17
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

73%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,607
Declined + 1,282
Total Received 4,889

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record

Important

Essay
Recommendations
Standardized test scores

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Colleen Emerson
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 401 341-2908
F: 401 848-2823
sruadmis@salve.edu

Financial Aid

68%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$28,725

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $40,750
Room & board $14,960
Additional fees $700
Books & supplies $1,450
Total $57,860
Average Financial Aid - $28,725
Total with Avg. Aid $29,135

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,215,411
State $108,145
Institutional $34,581,710
Other external $757,944
Total $37,663,210

Non-need-based

Federal $41,125
State
Institutional $8,778,276
Other external $517,433
Total $9,336,834

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
May 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 401 341-2901
F: 401 341-2928
financial_aid@salve.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Anne McDermott
Director of Financial Aid
financial_aid@salve.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
equestrian sports
field hockey
football
ice hockey
lacrosse
sailing
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, karate, rugby, swimming

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, karate, rugby, swimming

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Many intramural/recreational sports

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Athletic Directors

Jody Mooradian (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Commonwealth Coast Conference, New England Football Conference
Mascot
Seahawks
School colors
blue, white, and green

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Administration of Justice
American Studies
Anthropology
Art
Art History
Behavioral Analysis
Biochemistry
Biology
Business
Business Administration
Chemistry
Creative Writing
Cultural/Historic Preservation
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Elementary Education
Engineering
English
English Literature
Environmental Studies
Financial Management
French
Global Business
Global Economics
Global Studies
Health Care Administration
Health Care Administration/Management
History
Holistic Counseling
Holistic Leadership
Humanities
Innovation/Strategic Management
International Relations
Liberal Studies
Marketing
Mathematical Science
Medical Technology
Music
Music Education
Nursing
Nursing Practice
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Rehabilitation Counseling
Religious Studies
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Studio Art
Theatre
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business/marketing
  2. Nursing
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,771

total students

16%

in-state

84%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

78%

2,167
students

Female
65%
1,410

Male
35%
757

22%

604
students

Female
65%
393

Male
35%
211

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

2,091
students

Female
65%
1,351

Male
35%
740

4%

76
students

Female
78%
59

Male
22%
17

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
81%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

86%

Transfer applicants accepted

44%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.70
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

36

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Study skills

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

85%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 16
Countries most often represented Canada
China
El Salvador
Ireland
Japan
United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Ronn Beck
Director of International Recruitment and Admissions
401 341-2908
international@salve.edu

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