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Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island 02840-4192

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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.

Established
1934
Motto
Maria Spes Nostra
Mascot
Seahawk
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association
Division
Division III

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70%Acceptance
1236SAT Avg
2,102Students
12:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$72,975Earnings 10yr
$35,682Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Salve Regina University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1236

Reading & Writing
600660
Math
560635

ACT Score Range

Composite
2630

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1236

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$47,930
Room & Board$17,500
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$67,612
Average Net Price$35,682
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$27,575
$30–48K$29,451
$48–75K$29,769
$75–110K$34,113
$110K+$38,585

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$35,682

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2900.0%

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

Programs (81)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,102
Gender Split
70% / 30%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 1%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate74.9%
Freshman Retention85.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,027
8 Years$58,800
10 Years$72,975

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$53,900
Men
$65,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#27

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from RI state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
63 mi(109 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
150 mi(260 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
228 mi(395 min)

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