School Overview

Salve Regina University has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a large town (in Newport, RI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.

Contacting the School

100 Ochre Pt Ave
Newport, RI 02840-4192
Main Phone: (401) 847-6650
Web Site: www.salve.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,025 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 147 male students and 382 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 27.8% of the student body, while females made up 72.2%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (-1)%, Hispanic (-1)%, Asian (-1)%, and Native American (-1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 490. One quarter of students scored at least 560.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 480 or higher. One fourth of students scored 560 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business

• Communications Technology And Technician

• Computer And Information Sciences

• Special Education
• Teacher

• General English Language

• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Office
• Nursing

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• International Relations
• Sociology

• Liberal Arts

• Historic Preservation

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• Counseling Psychology
• General Psychology

• Social Work

School Accreditation

Salve Regina University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Salve Regina University is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Salve Regina University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Commonwealth Coast Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
• New England Football Conference (for football).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Credit for life experience
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.