Salve Regina University
Newport, RI • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 68%
Salve Regina University is a private university in Newport, Rhode Island. Salve Regina University was founded in 1934 and enrolls 3,025 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 3,025 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 68% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $47,930 |
| Out-of-State | $47,930 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Salve Regina University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 600 | 620 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 560 | 600 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 28 | 29 |
| ACT English | 26 | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 | 27 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Salve Regina.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $47,180 | $47,180 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
| Room and Board | $17,500 | $17,500 |
| Books | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $67,030 | $67,030 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | 73 | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 89 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 40 | 41 | |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | 59 | 3 | |
| Psychology, General | 52 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | 35 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 31 | ||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 6 | 11 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 24 | ||
| Social Work | 23 | ||
| Health/Medical Psychology | 19 | ||
| Accounting | 20 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 11 | 8 | |
| Psychology, Other | 7 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 13 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| History, General | 12 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | 8 | |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 10 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | 3 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 8 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 6 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 2 | ||
| Management Science | 0 | 2 | |
| International Economics | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 2 | 0 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release