At a glance
Average net price
$36,967
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
76.9%
Admission rate
68%
Undergrad size
2,121
In-state tuition
$50,100
Out-of-state tuition
$50,100
Cost of attendance
$70,630
Median earnings (10y)
$72,975
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,232
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 82.8%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (27%), business (24%), health (19%).
- STEM11%
- Health19%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services8%
- Business23.8%~504 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions19.2%~407 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Psychology10.3%~218 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education9.1%~193 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~185 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~159 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~97 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences3.4%~71 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.2%~46 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.4%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.4%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.4%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 213 | $67,840 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 125 | $59,348 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 104 | $24,022 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 101 | $57,486 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 98 | $41,332 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 94 | $39,998 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 91 | $41,001 | $27,000 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 75 | $42,952 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 60 | $34,234 | $27,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 53 | $52,488 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 34 | $67,248 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 29 | $44,791 | $27,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 24 | $26,347 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | $27,000 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Graduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other. | Graduate certificate | 18 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Doctoral | 13 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Graduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Graduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Salve Regina University
Salve Regina University is a mid-sized institution located in Newport, Rhode Island, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,121 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Salve Regina University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $36,967 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $50,100 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $70,630 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 76.9%, a strong completion outcome. 82.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $72,975 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Salve Regina University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (27% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Salve Regina University accepts 68% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,232.
Location & campus
Set in Newport, Rhode Island (suburb), Salve Regina University draws students from across Rhode Island and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Salve Regina University
Q.How much does Salve Regina University cost?
The average net price at Salve Regina University is $36,967 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $70,630.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Salve Regina University?
Salve Regina University has a 6-year graduation rate of 76.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Salve Regina University?
Salve Regina University admits 68% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Salve Regina University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Salve Regina University graduate earns $72,975 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Salve Regina University?
Published tuition is $50,100 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Salve Regina University located?
Salve Regina University is located in Newport, Rhode Island (ZIP 02840).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Salve Regina University at their official website.