Salve Regina University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3554 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1005 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #933 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 12 | In Rhode Island |
| #1892 of 2,375 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 2,135
- Graduates
- 656
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- salve.edu
Salve Regina University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Salve Regina University has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 30% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 65% | 69% |
| Applicants | 6,202 | 1,662 | 4,538 |
| Admissions | 4,228 | 1,075 | 3,151 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 557 | 183 | 374 |
343 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
568 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
88 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1160
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Salve Regina University are 1160-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
12 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Salve Regina University are 26-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2094 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 262 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 129 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 93 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 84 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 80 (3%) |
| Asian | 38 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Salve Regina University is $38,307 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,939 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $30,844 |
| $48-75K | $31,264 |
| $75-110K | $34,374 |
| $110K+ | $39,244 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $49,300 | $13,140 |
| Tuition in-state | $49,300 | $13,140 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $49,300 | $13,140 |
| Fee in-district | $800 | $225 |
| Fee in-state | $800 | $225 |
| Fee out-of-state | $800 | $225 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,302 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,550 |
| Room charge | $10,770 |
| Meal charge | $7,780 |
Salve Regina University majors
Salve Regina University has granted 505 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 259 master's across 14 programs, and 21 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Salve Regina University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | 73 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 89 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 38 | 41 | |
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 59 | 3 | |
| Psychology, General | 52 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 35 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 24 | ||
| Social Work | 23 | ||
| Accounting | 20 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 19 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 11 | 8 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | 11 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 13 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| Creative Writing | 3 | 8 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 10 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 8 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 5 | ||
| Sociology, General | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| International Economics | 2 | ||
| Management Science | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 505 | 259 | 21 |
Salve Regina University has a graduation rate of 77%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 70% | 80% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Salve Regina University has published 888 scientific papers with 6,297 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Engineering, Law, Physics, Sociology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Chemistry, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 7 |
| 1994 | 4 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 9 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 | 12 |
| 2000 | 5 | 14 |
| 2001 | 5 | 15 |
| 2002 | 6 | 18 |
| 2003 | 8 | 28 |
| 2004 | 5 | 20 |
| 2005 | 13 | 24 |
| 2006 | 21 | 33 |
| 2007 | 27 | 47 |
| 2008 | 36 | 67 |
| 2009 | 24 | 89 |
| 2010 | 24 | 112 |
| 2011 | 27 | 152 |
| 2012 | 30 | 231 |
| 2013 | 26 | 229 |
| 2014 | 30 | 244 |
| 2015 | 22 | 279 |
| 2016 | 40 | 283 |
| 2017 | 34 | 325 |
| 2018 | 27 | 344 |
| 2019 | 14 | 343 |
| 2020 | 31 | 470 |
| 2021 | 29 | 432 |
| 2022 | 19 | 520 |
| 2023 | 42 | 565 |
| 2024 | 48 | 660 |
| 2025 | 25 | 649 |
Salve Regina University alumni
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Betty Hutton
- Occupations
- dancerfilm actorcomedianstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Betty Hutton was an American stage, film, and television actress, comedian, dancer, and singer. She rose to fame in the 1940s as a contract player for Paramount Pictures, appearing primarily in musicals and became one of the studio's most valuable stars. She was noted for her energetic performance style.
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Anthony Zinni
- Enrolled in Salve Regina University
- Graduated with Master of Arts in international relations
- Occupations
- writersenior advisordiplomatmilitary officer
- Biography
-
Anthony Charles Zinni is a retired United States Marine Corps general and a former Commander in Chief of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). From 2001 to 2003, he served as a special envoy for the United States to Israel and the Palestinian Authority. From 2017 to 2019, he served as a special envoy to help resolve the Qatar diplomatic crisis.
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Barry Black
- Enrolled in Salve Regina University
- Graduated with Master of Arts in management
- Occupations
- chaplainmilitary officerSeventh-day Adventist minister
- Biography
-
Barry Clayton Black is the 62nd chaplain of the United States Senate. He began serving as Senate chaplain on June 27, 2003, becoming the first African American and first Seventh-day Adventist to hold the office.
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Peter W. Chiarelli
- Enrolled in Salve Regina University
- Graduated with Master of Arts in national security strategy
- Occupations
- military personnel
- Biography
-
Peter William Chiarelli is a retired United States Army general who served as the 32nd Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army from August 2008, to January 2012. He also served as commander, Multi-National Corps – Iraq under General George W. Casey, Jr. He was the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense from March 2007 to August 2008. He retired from the United States Army on 31 January 2012, after nearly 40 years of service, and was succeeded as Vice Chief of Staff by General Lloyd J. Austin III.
General info
| Alternative names | SRU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| Motto | Maria Spes Nostra Mary, Our Hope |
| Colors | navy blue, kelly green |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 477 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 100 Ochre Point Avenue Newport, Rhode Island, 02840-4192 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 25,000 |
| Phone | 4018476650 |