Campus Vibe
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Salve Regina University is a private institution in Newport with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1236, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $72,975 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $35,682.
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News & Alerts
Salve Regina University Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1236
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Decision (Binding)
November 1
Decision by December 15
Early Action
November 1
Decision by December 15
Regular Decision
February 1
Decision by March 15
Reply by May 1
SAT/ACT optional for admission consideration.
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
29.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$27,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
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Programs (81)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
- •85% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Top Industries
Notable Alumni
Gen. Stanley McChrystal
Former Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan
Adm. Robert Papp Jr.
Former Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
Gen. Antonio Taguba
U.S. Army Major General
Betty Hutton
Actress and singer
Janet Robinson
Former CEO of The New York Times Company
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1947 the corporation received the gift of Ochre Court, a 50-room Newport mansion from businessman Robert Goelet IV, and admitted its first class of 58 students in the autumn of that year.
- •The college's first president was Mary Matthew Doyle (1870–1960), who was also the first Mother Provincial of the Sisters of Mercy of Providence.
- •Salve Regina was originally a women's college, becoming coeducational in 1973.
- •The college added graduate programs in 1975 and, in 1991, achieved university status, transforming into Salve Regina University.
- •The changes came about during the tenure of its longest-serving president, Lucille McKillop, who headed the institution from 1973 until 1994.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Transit Scores
Local Economy
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Urban campus spread along Bellevue Avenue and Cliff Walk; campus shuttle connects buildings.
Visit Planning
Suggested Itinerary
Nearby Hotels
Airport Transit
Nearby Attractions
Cliff Walkwalkable
3.5-mile oceanfront path passing mansion estates, adjacent to campus.
Newport Mansionswalkable
Historic Gilded Age mansions including The Breakers and Marble House.
Thames Streetwalkable
Downtown Newport shopping and dining district.
Fort Adams State Park
Historic fort with harbor views and summer concerts.
First Beach
Popular swimming beach in nearby Middletown.
Newport Harborwalkable
Working waterfront and sailing center.
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
June 1
Spring Transfer
December 1
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
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