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Salve Regina University
- 100 Ochre Point Avenue
- Newport, RI 02840
- OPEID College Code: 00341100
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- General Phone: (401) 847-6650
- President: M. Therese Antone
- Website: www.salve.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 2,689
- College Mascot: Seahawks

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Mission Statement
- 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 God's creation, the university encourages students to work for a world that is harmonious, just, and merciful.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: explore.salve.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,876 | 3,925 | 5,801 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 915 (49%) | 2,192 (56%) | 3,107 (54%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 206 (23%) | 355 (16%) | 561 (18%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 472 | 84% |
| ACT ® Exam | 85 | 15% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 510 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 510 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | 510 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 21 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 65% | 12% | 12% | 65% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $7,673 | $3,928 | $1,079 | $13,235 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Number in Default | 9 | 7 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 691 | 549 | 446 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $26,950 | $25,175 | $23,950 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $26,950 | $25,175 | $23,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,150 | $2,950 | $850 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,200 | $9,800 | $9,500 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $42,100 | $39,625 | $36,000 |
| Out of State | $42,100 | $39,625 | $36,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $30,100 | $28,125 | $24,800 |
| Out of State | $30,100 | $28,125 | $24,800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $30,100 | $28,125 | $24,800 |
| Out of State | $30,100 | $28,125 | $24,800 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,689 Undergraduate: 2,126 Graduate: 563
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 910 Female: 1,779
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 660 Female: 1,466
- Graduate Gender Male: 250 Female: 313
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,156 Part-Time: 533
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,043 Part-Time: 83
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 113 Part-Time: 450
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 37 | 1% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.3% |
| Black | 26 | 1% |
| Asian | 26 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 60 | 2% |
| White | 1,828 | 68% |
| Unknown | 704 | 26% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 40 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 988 | 37% |
| Ages 20-21 | 879 | 33% |
| Ages 22-24 | 193 | 7% |
| Ages 25-29 | 104 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 74 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 100 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 162 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 99 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 45 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 553 | 379 | 174 |
| Faculty Status | 126 | 126 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 60 | 60 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 263 | 122 | 141 |
| Primarily Instruction | 263 | 122 | 141 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 33 | 33 | - |
| Other Professionals | 123 | 115 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 134 | 109 | 25 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 81 | 63 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 6 | 6 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 47 | 40 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,970 (122) | $67,829 (56) | $64,393 (66) |
| Professor | $84,050 (39) | $84,824 (18) | $83,388 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $67,616 (31) | $67,544 (17) | $67,703 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,280 (24) | $54,326 (12) | $54,234 (12) |
| Instructor | $46,582 (11) | $43,625 (1) | $46,878 (10) |
| Lecturer | $50,538 (17) | $53,475 (8) | $47,928 (9) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,970 (122) | $67,829 (56) | $64,393 (66) |
| Professor | $84,050 (39) | $84,824 (18) | $83,388 (21) |
| Associate Professor | $67,616 (31) | $67,544 (17) | $67,703 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $54,280 (24) | $54,326 (12) | $54,234 (12) |
| Instructor | $46,582 (11) | $43,625 (1) | $46,878 (10) |
| Lecturer | $50,538 (17) | $53,475 (8) | $47,928 (9) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 412 | 213 | 175 | 24 |
| Baseball | 27 | 27 | - | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 12 | 14 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 37 | - | 37 | - |
| Field Hocky | 22 | - | 22 | - |
| Football | 69 | 69 | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 54 | 27 | 27 | - |
| Lacrosse | 51 | 33 | 18 | - |
| Soccer | 41 | 23 | 18 | - |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 | - |
| Tennis | 21 | 11 | 10 | - |
| Cross Country | 11 | 11 | - | - |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 | - |
| Sailing | 24 | - | - | 24 |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $13,644 | $13,588 | $12,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,345 | $2,250 | $6,000 |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 52 | 28 | 22 | 2 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 2 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 | - |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 5 | - | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 | - |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Lacrosse | 6 | 4 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Tennis | 5 | 3 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Sailing | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 65% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 63% |
| Female | 66% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 71% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 50% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 73% |
| White | 65% |
| Unknown | 52% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 58% |
| 5 Years | 65% |
| 6 Years | 65% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 12 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 7 | 11 |
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