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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
5%
600-699
45%
500-599
48%
400-499
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
32%
500-599
59%
400-499
5%
700-800
1%
600-699
22%
500-599
57%
400-499
18%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
23%
24-29
51%
18-23
20%
12-17
6%
30-36
1%
24-29
61%
18-23
34%
12-17
4%
30-36
11%
24-29
69%
18-23
20%
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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Moderately Selective

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,596
Declined + 1,125
Total Received 4,721
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Private (nonprofit)

2,021

undergraduate students

626

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 2,647
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)
•  NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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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
11%
Top 1/4
34%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
5%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
5%
600-699
45%
500-599
48%
400-499
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
32%
500-599
59%
400-499
5%
700-800
1%
600-699
22%
500-599
57%
400-499
18%
300-399
2%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
23%
24-29
51%
18-23
20%
12-17
6%
30-36
1%
24-29
61%
18-23
34%
12-17
4%
30-36
11%
24-29
69%
18-23
20%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 15
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

76%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,596
Declined + 1,125
Total Received 4,721

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

67%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$28,323

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $40,750
Room $8,500
Board $2,670
Additional fees $700
Books & supplies $1,450
Total $54,070
Average Financial Aid - $28,323
Total with Avg. Aid $25,747

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,358,541
State $150,125
Institutional $31,410,369
Other external $813,726
Total $34,732,761

Non-need-based

Federal $46,870
State
Institutional $7,153,541
Other external $535,685
Total $7,736,096

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
May 15

Business/Farm Supplement
May 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Business/Farm Supplement

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
field hockey
football
ice hockey
lacrosse
sailing
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, equestrian sports, karate, rugby, swimming

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, equestrian sports, karate, rugby, swimming

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Many intramural/recreational sports

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Athletic Directors

Jodie Mooradian (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Commonwealth Coast Conference, ECAC Hockey League, New England Football Conference, New England Women's Lacrosse Alliance
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
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
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
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

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

2,647

total students

18%

in-state

82%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

76%

2,021
students

Female
67%
1,352

Male
33%
669

24%

626
students

Female
64%
402

Male
36%
224

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

1,957
students

Female
67%
1,307

Male
33%
650

4%

64
students

Female
71%
45

Male
29%
19

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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
80%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
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

65%

Transfer applicants accepted

46%

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 17
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Cyprus
El Salvador
Ireland
Japan
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
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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