Salve Regina University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,285
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	73%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	73%

Located in Newport, Rhode Island, Salve Regina University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Salve Regina University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Salve Regina University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Salve Regina University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 80% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

73.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$44,200

Cost of attendance at Salve Regina University in 2022 for students from Rhode Island.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$13,017
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$44,200

Cost of attendance at Salve Regina University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Rhode Island's average	$29,627
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Salve Regina University received on average $25,847 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,847

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	94	17%	$4,542	$426,930
Other Federal Grant	198	36%	$3,304	$654,155
State Grant/Scholarships	23	4%	$1,500	$34,500
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	542	99%	$24,910	$13,501,247
Total Grant & Scholarships	549	100%	$25,847	$14,189,902

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Salve Regina University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Salve Regina University students is 73.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 75.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 66.9%.

73.2%

asian 75.0% 3 students
African American 69.2% 9 students
white 73.1% 342 students
unknown 93.8% 15 students
hispanic 71.4% 20 students
International Students 50.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 68.4% 13 students

Sport Conferences

Football Commonwealth Coast Conference
Baseball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Basketball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Commonwealth Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Salve Regina University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Salve Regina University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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