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Newport Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Newport Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Newport, Rhode Island

There are at least 2 colleges in Newport, listed and described below. These schools represent 2,729 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,638 full-time students, and a reported 1,211 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Newport; see particularly Providence, Warwick, Bristol, and Kingston colleges.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Rhode Island Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

  • Housing and buildings in Newport tend to be older than other areas.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Newport.

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Colleges in Newport with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

International Yacht Restoration School
449 Thames St
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

  • Programs: marine mechanic.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
  • Student Body: 40 students, 59 full-time equivalent.
  • SAT: not generally required.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

Salve Regina University
100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, Rhode Island 02840-4192

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: criminal justice and safety, registered nursing, business management, management science, elementary school teaching, international relations, special ed, counseling psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 2,689 students, 2,579 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,211 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 500-580. Math: 510-590. Writing: 510-600.
  • Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)
StudentsDorms
Bristol Colleges222,4695,1722,911
Cranston Colleges179,269320 
East Providence Colleges148,688147 
Kingston Colleges15,44615,6505,393
Providence Colleges6173,61834,94814,019
Warwick Colleges385,80816,811 

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