Salve Regina University is located in a large suburb, in Newport, Rhode Island. The school is officially a Roman Catholic school. Salve Regina University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at Salve Regina University often study fine arts, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 500 to 580 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 2,504 students (2,235 full-time equivalent).
Salve Regina University serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Salve Regina University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Commonwealth Coast Conference and New England Football Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Salve Regina University
100 Ochre Pt Ave
Newport, RI 02840-4192
General Phone: (401) 847-6650
Admissions Phone: (401) 341-2908
Financial Aid Phone: (401) 341-2901
http://www.salve.edu
Salve Regina University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 122 | business management, business, marketing, finance, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 109 | English, international relations, American studies, political science, historic preservation and conservation, humanities, history, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 74 | special ed, early childhood education, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 64 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 51 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 32 | biology, chemistry |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 15 | social work |
| Media | 14 | media studies |
| Fine Arts | 14 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Medical Adminstration | 11 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Salve Regina University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 427 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 103 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 4 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Salve Regina University had a total enrollment of 2,504 students (2,235 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 38% |
| Connecticut | 21% |
| Rhode Island | 10% |
| New York | 8% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| Maine | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
Salve Regina University offers campus housing for 1,186 of its 2,235 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Newport, Rhode Island for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,555 | 2,727 | 60% | 569 | 21% |
| Men | 1,204 | 678 | 56% | 142 | 21% |
| Women | 3,351 | 2,049 | 61% | 427 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (401) 341-2908
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,950 |
| Room and board | $ 9,500 |
| Room charge | $ 6,465 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,035 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,700 |
Financial Aid:
Salve Regina University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 341100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (401) 341-2901
Salve Regina University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 26 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 19 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $72,246 | 19 | $69,854 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $61,954 | 11 | $59,374 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $46,289 | 16 | $49,459 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $42,028 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $46,969 | 10 | $42,488 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 50 | $59,591 | 63 | $55,409 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Baseball | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
| Track | Commonwealth Coast Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Historic Preservation and Conservation
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Salve Regina University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
NCAA athletic conference member
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