Salve Regina University

Newport, RI · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate

68.2%

Most recent year reported

Average net price

$36,967

Sticker price $70,630

Graduation rate

77%

Within 6 years

Median earnings

$72,975

10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year): 68.2%
Applicants (fall 2023): 5,697
Admitted (fall 2023): 3,983
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023): 552
Yield (admitted who enroll): 14%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023): 70%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023): 69%
SAT reading, middle 50%: 600–680
SAT math, middle 50%: 560–650
ACT composite, middle 50%: 26–29
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT: 17% / 2%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA: required
High school class rank: considered
High school record (transcript): required
College-prep program completed: required
Recommendations: required
Demonstration of competencies: considered
SAT/ACT scores: considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.): required
Other test: not considered
Work experience: considered
Personal statement or essay: required
Legacy status: considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$26,939

Family income $30–48k$30,844

Family income $48–75k$31,264

Family income $75–110k$34,374

Family income $110k+$39,244

Full sticker price (per year): $70,630
Tuition & fees – in-state: $50,100
Tuition & fees – out-of-state: $50,100
Median debt at graduation: $27,000
Students with federal loans: 70%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years: 77%
Freshmen who return for year 2: 83%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating: $53,383
Median earnings, 10 years after starting: $72,975

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates: 2,121
Graduate students: 656
Student-to-faculty ratio: 12 : 1
Women: 70%
Students receiving Pell grants: 15%
Full-time faculty: 95%

Undergraduate diversity

White74%

Hispanic11%

Unknown3.8%

Two or more3.7%

International3.0%

Black2.2%

Asian1.7%

American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Pacific Islander0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing25%

Health Professions16%

Psychology12%

Education9.2%

Biology & Biomedical Sciences7.9%

Social Sciences6.5%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement5.3%

Visual & Performing Arts5.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President: Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong
Main phone: (401) 847-6650
Address: 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, RI 02840-4192

Athletics Disability services

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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