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Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University

Newport, RI · Suburb · 2,121 students
Website Common App Scorecard
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$36,967
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
76%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$72,975
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
68%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean along Newport’s historic Cliff Walk, Salve Regina University is a Catholic liberal arts institution best known for its breathtaking Gilded Age mansion campus and a mission grounded in social justice. Academically, the university excels in nursing, administration of justice, business, and its nationally recognized program in cultural and historic preservation. Campus culture is tight-knit, service-oriented, and shaped by coastal living, offering students a collaborative environment with ample opportunities for hands-on learning, community engagement, and oceanfront athletics.

Wikipedia:Salve Regina University is a private coeducational Roman Catholic university in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was founded in 1934 by the Sisters of Mercy and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The university enrolls more than 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students annually.

Location
Newport, RI, 02840-4192 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
PVD · Providence
19 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$50,100
Housing & food (on campus)$18,550
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$80,886
Average net price$36,967
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$50,100
Housing & food (on campus)$18,550
Books & supplies$1,600
Cost of attendance$80,886
Average net price$36,967
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.salve.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$53,600
Fees$1,000
Housing$20,300
Books & supplies$2,000
Personal expenses$2,400
Transportation$1,500
Total published by the school$80,886
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$26,939
$30–48k
$30,844
$48–75k
$31,264
$75–110k
$34,374
$110k+
$39,244
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $31,343
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
76%
Within 4 yrs
72%
Back for yr 2
83%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 73.5% · others: 77.9% 
8 yrs after starting
74% graduated · 22% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$55,027
10 yrs after entry$72,975
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$27k
90th percentile$30,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
68%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1232
R 600–680 · M 560–650
SAT middle 50%: 1160–1330
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 64.7% · women 69.4% 
Yield: 13.2% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 30%Women 70%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
15%
First-gen
19%
Family income
$96,000
Independent
3%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
2%
Where first-years come from
In state (RI)
13.1%
Out of state
84.6%
International
2.3%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MA 192 · CT 108 · NY 51 · NJ 39 · NH 24

Race & ethnicity
White
74%
Hispanic
11%
Black
2%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Co-ed
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Sailing
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$55,027
After 10 yrs
$72,975
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing99
Psychology, General62
Marketing50
Business Administration, Management and Operations49
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods48
Criminal Justice and Corrections42
Finance and Financial Management Services31
Biology, General28
Communication and Media Studies16
History16
Health and Medical Administrative Services14
Accounting and Related Services14
Fine and Studio Arts13
Special Education and Teaching11
Historic Preservation and Conservation10
Natural Resources Conservation and Research9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$92M
Full-time faculty
95%
Faculty salary
$9,135/mo
Teaching spend
$10,870
per student
Federal loans
70%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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