Newport, RI
Salve Regina University is a private small school in Newport, RI, enrolling about 2,121 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 68% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Finance and Financial Management Services (Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $89,657/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Salve Regina University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Salve Regina University's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Salve Regina University's acceptance rate?
Salve Regina University in Newport, RI admits approximately 68% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Salve Regina University?
Admitted students at Salve Regina University typically score between 1160–1330 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Salve Regina University?
Admitted students at Salve Regina University typically score between 26–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Salve Regina University cost?
Salve Regina University's total cost of attendance is reported at $70,630 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Salve Regina University?
Salve Regina University's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Salve Regina University require students to live on campus?
No -- Salve Regina University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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