Salve Regina University: Review & Facts

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Salve Regina University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,875 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1934 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Newport, Rhode Island.

Salve Regina University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Salve Regina University will give you the opportunity to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
56
Salve Regina University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Business, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Salve Regina University is high at 82% (above Rhode Island average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
82%
Good
The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is good - 76%.

Student to faculty ratio at Salve Regina University is pretty good -- 13:1. Read more on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $45,300 per academic year. The additional fees at Salve Regina University beyond tuition are approximately $800; this totals $46,100 per year.

Read the details about Salve Regina University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
According to government data, 5,562 applications were submitted and 3,867 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Salve Regina University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,700
High
Salve Regina University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Salve Regina University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Salve Regina University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,300 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is high: about $9,700 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Salve Regina University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Salve Regina University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Salve Regina University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Salve Regina University
100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, Rhode Island
02840-4192, USA
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