Overview
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934, Salve Regina University is a Catholic liberal arts college bordering the Newport Cliff Walk in coastal Rhode Island. Featuring a campus of former Gilded Age mansions, Salve grants bachelor’s degrees in over 40 academic majors. As a Catholic university, Salve celebrates mass on Sundays and four weekdays at the Our Lady of Mercy Chapel. Additionally, the university engages students to participate in campus spiritual life through its Mercy in Motion program.
Acceptance Rate:
70%
Average Net Price:
$34,644
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $47,930 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $47,930 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $17,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $1600 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
71%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$26,787
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,164
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$26,378
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
4%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1478
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,164
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$38,458,892
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$15,549,971
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
75%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,453
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,966
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
75%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,589
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,073
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Roman Catholic
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
5562
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
36
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | February 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3%
Submitting ACT
20%
Submitting SAT
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,872
Total Number of Undergrads
2,190
0
100
73%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
76%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
51
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
40
Countries Represented
19
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
70
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
60%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
57%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Seahawks
School Colors
blue, white, and green
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
259
Total Female Athletes
206
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
4
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Salve Regina University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$57,700
Top 5 Cities
Providence
Boston
New York
Hartford
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Salve Regina University
Lifespan
US Navy
Rhode Island Hospital
State of Rhode Island
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Healthcare Services
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$26,966
Loan Default Rate
2%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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