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Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University is a private, coeducational institution located in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was founded in the year 1934 by the Sisters of Mercy. The college campus consists of more than 40 buildings which spread across an area of 75 acres. The university offers over 40 majors, several graduate and undergraduate certificate programs, and master degrees. The student body consists of national and international students from more than 40 states in the U.S. and 15 nations worldwide.

Salve Regina University’s athletics department fields more than 15 men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the NCAA Division III level and are a member of the New England Football Conference (NEFC) and the Commonwealth Coast Conference. The teams are nicknamed the Seahawks, and they participate in softball, tennis, baseball, and basketball.

Overview of Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University is located in a large suburb, in Newport, RI. 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.

Areas of Study

Students at Salve Regina University often study fine arts and security and law enforcement.

Salve Regina University Selectivity

The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 510 to 600 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 590 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors. By paying its faculty better than most schools, Salve Regina University tries to attract and retain a high quality teaching staff.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 2,689 students (2,361 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of Salve Regina University As a community that welcomes people of all beliefs, Salve Regina University, a Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy, seeks wisdom and promotes universal justice. The university through teaching and research prepares men and women for responsible lives by imparting and expanding knowledge, developing skills, and cultivating enduring values. Through liberal arts and professional programs, students develop their abilities for thinking clearly and creatively, enhance their capacity for sound judgment, and prepare for the challenge of learning throughout their lives. In keeping with the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, and recognizing that all people are stewards of GodÆs creation, the university encourages students to work for a world that is harmonious, just, and merciful."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University
100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840-4192
General Phone: (401) 847-6650
http://www.salve.edu

Salve Regina University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management143business management, management science, marketing, accounting, finance, business
Liberal Arts99international relations, English, historic preservation and conservation, political science, American studies, anthropology, history, economics, ...
Education And Teaching95special ed, early childhood education, secondary teaching, elementary school teaching
Nursing And Emergency Medicine63registered nursing
Therapy And Counseling53counseling psychology, psychology
Security And Law Enforcement50criminal justice and safety
Science21biology, chemistry
Fine Arts19fine arts, art history and criticism
Medical Administration12health care administration
Family And Social Work10social work, human services
Media8media studies
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy4vocational counseling
Religion And Philosophy3philosophy, religion
Computer Science And Engineering2computer and info science
Mathematics2mathematics
Engineering Technician2biomedical tech
Drama And Performing Arts2drama
Music0music

Number of programs and degrees for Salve Regina University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree46136
Master's degree10611
Post-master's certificate132
Postbaccalaureate certificate48
Doctor's degree31
Associate's degree13

Student Body

In 2007, Salve Regina University had a total enrollment of 2,689 students (2,361 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men37%
Women63%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate73%
Graduate27%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White63%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown32%
(Foreign Students)1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1937%
20-2133%
22-247%
25-294%
30-343%
35-394%
40-496%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Massachusetts35%
Colorado19%
New Jersey11%
Rhode Island10%
New York10%
New Hampshire4%
Maine2%
Vermont2%
(International Students)1%
Michigan1%
Pennsylvania1%
Illinois1%
California1%

Salve Regina University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time82 %

Salve Regina University Room and Board (2007)

Salve Regina University offers campus housing for 1,200 of its 2,361 (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. Also see our list of other Rhode Island Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Salve Regina University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total5,8013,10754%56118%
Men1,87691549%20623%
Women3,9252,19256%35516%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal510600
SAT Math510590
SAT Writing510600
ACT Verbal2125
ACT Math1925
ACT Composite2226

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT84%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT15%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Salve Regina University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 26,950
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 26,950
Room and board$ 10,200
Room charge$ 6,950
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,250
Books and supplies$ 3,150
Other expenses$ 1,800

Financial Aid:
Salve Regina University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 341100)

Salve Regina University Faculty

Salve Regina University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured2828
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1616
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1222

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year18$84,82421$83,388
Associate professoracademic year17$67,54414$67,703
Assistant professoracademic year12$54,32612$54,234
Instructoracademic year1*10$46,878
Lectureracademic year8$53,4759$47,928
All faculty totalacademic year56$67,82966$64,393

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Salve Regina University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballNew England Football Conference
BasketballCommonwealth Coast Conference
BaseballCommonwealth Coast Conference
TrackCommonwealth Coast Conference

Salve Regina University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Management Science, 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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MUSIC
Music, General

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

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

Salve Regina University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Salve Regina University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Salve Regina University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Salve Regina University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Salve Regina University % of degrees in security and law enforcement
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Salve Regina University Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Salve Regina University % of degrees in fine arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Option to study abroad
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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