Salve Regina University

Newport, Rhode Island · Private nonprofit, 4-year

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%

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.

MajorCredentialGradsMedian earningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Bachelor's213$67,840$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Master's125$59,348
Psychology, General.Bachelor's104$24,022$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Master's101$57,486
Business Administration, Management and Operations.Bachelor's98$41,332$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Bachelor's94$39,998$27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.Bachelor's91$41,001$27,000
Marketing.Bachelor's75$42,952$27,000
Biology, General.Bachelor's60$34,234$27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Master's53$52,488
Finance and Financial Management Services.Bachelor's48$27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Master's34$67,248
Special Education and Teaching.Bachelor's29$44,791$27,000
Fine and Studio Arts.Bachelor's28
History.Bachelor's28
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.Master's25
Communication and Media Studies.Bachelor's24$26,347$27,000
Accounting and Related Services.Bachelor's21$27,000
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Master's19
Political Science and Government.Bachelor's19
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Graduate certificate19
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.Bachelor's18
Psychology, Other.Graduate certificate18
Social Work.Bachelor's18$27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.Bachelor's18
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.Graduate certificate15
International Relations and National Security Studies.Master's15
Historic Preservation and Conservation.Bachelor's14
Economics.Bachelor's14
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Doctoral13
Criminal Justice and Corrections.Graduate certificate13
Security Science and Technology.Graduate certificate13
Sociology.Bachelor's13
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.Master's13
English Language and Literature, General.Bachelor's9
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.Bachelor's9
International/Globalization Studies.Bachelor's9
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.Bachelor's9
Music.Bachelor's9
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Bachelor's8

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.