Salve Regina University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Newport, RI
4.0 2 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,791

Location Newport, Rhode Island
Website salve.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic

Best Colleges Rank

#279

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Salve Regina University occupies a historic 80-acre campus along Newport's Cliff Walk, featuring a collection of Gilded Age mansions converted into academic and residential buildings, including the flagship Ochre Court, a French Gothic mansion that serves as the university's administrative center. Located in the coastal city of Newport, Rhode Island, approximately 75 miles from Boston, the private Catholic institution was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934 and gained university status in 1991. The university maintains a liberal arts core curriculum while offering notable programs in nursing, criminal justice, and international relations, with a selective admissions process for its undergraduate programs. Traditional undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first three years, residing in a mix of historic mansions and contemporary residence halls, while the university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Seahawks.

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Ratings

Salve Regina University is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

8 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

7 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Salve Regina University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#279
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#207
Best Colleges in Rhode Island

#5
Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island

#5
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#489
Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island

#5

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1330
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 26/29
GPA 3.52

Acceptance Rate

68.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.2%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$50,100

Costs for Salve Regina University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$50,100
Books and Supplies		$1,600
Other Fees		$800
Room and Board		$18,550
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,886
Total One Year Cost		$74,936

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$54,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

73% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Salve Regina University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 23% of students major in Business, 18% in Education, and 10% in Health Professions.