B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    C+
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    C+
  8. Location
    B+
  9. Dorms
    B-
  10. Campus Food
    C
  11. Student Life
    C-
  12. Safety
    B
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Salve Regina University is ...
Private not-for-profit, Catholic
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
New England Football Conference
Address
100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840
Website
salve.edu

Salve Regina University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
73%
SAT Range
1020-1190
ACT Range
22-27
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Salve Regina University

Cost

Net Price
$28,867/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $18,481/ year
  • $30-48k
    $19,407/ year
  • $49-75k
    $23,483/ year
  • $76-110k
    $28,631/ year
  • $110k+
    $30,104/ year

Academics

Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.42 responses
51%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.41 responses
46%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.41 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    83 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    48 Graduates
  • Psychology
    46 Graduates
  • Business Administration and Management
    45 Graduates
  • Biology
    42 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    31 Graduates
  • Marketing
    29 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    23 Graduates
  • Accounting
    21 Graduates
  • Communications
    15 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,994Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 23 responses
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  • Very friendly
    39%
  • Preppy
    26%
  • Most are friendly
    13%
  • Stuck up
    13%
  • Intelligent
    9%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
98%
Poll
97%
of students say they don't have Greek life.35 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.64 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 31 responses
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  • Gorgeous
    35%
  • Small
    26%
  • Charming
    13%
  • Community
    10%
  • Homey
    6%
  • Boring
    3%
  • Close-Knit
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,300/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
72%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
87%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.31 responses
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So far my experience at Salve Regina has been amazing. I've loved getting to know the other nursing students and having a nursing advisor. My school hosts a lot of community service activities and has a lot of clubs, which make the school great and the people are really outgoing and care for the community. My school is beautiful, and is unique because we live in and around some of the Newport mansions, and are just a few feet away from the ocean! I would stick with my school if I were to choose again, because I always have fun, have made life long friends, and am confident in becoming a nurse straight from graduating.
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Salve Regina is a great community if you look in the right places. Obviously sticking to cliques and niches isn't going to help you. It's very easy to get involved on campus while balancing work load and a social life. As a senior, I'm satisfied with what I've experienced at Salve; however, I would improve on its diversity, the school's mission integration, and assessing the five critical Mercy concerns. Although diversity and academics could be improved just like at any other school, Salve has given me plenty of opportunities to grow as a person. Since it is a smaller school, Salve has given me great, personal connections and lifelong friends.
Campus is beautiful , renovations completed on the main academic building are great. Dorms great, offer good variety. Majority of the profs. care for students and want to see them succeed. Classes are not too large-you have the ability to know your professors & classmates. Nice student amenities -free laundry, free admission to local mansions, free public transportation. Plenty of local restaurants/cafes/bars. Great shopping in Downtown Newport, lots of local history & beauty.
Pretty dead on the winter weekends-especially for those who don't like to party but still "want fun" -if you want a party you can def find one-otherwise you either chill in the dorm/watch movies with friends, go downtown (limited Winter activity), day trip, or go home if close.
Food on the weekends is awful-bring freezer meals/ready-made food or be prepared to order/go out. Health Center is a joke-find a doc/walk in clinic in the area or stock up on VitaminC and never get sick (impossible in dorms).