Salve Regina University
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $57,700 within 10 years; strong 77% graduation rate.
About This School
Salve Regina University is a private nonprofit institution located in Newport, Rhode Island with approximately 2,121 undergraduate students enrolled. Salve Regina University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 68%. The average net price after financial aid is $36,967 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, and the typical graduate earns $57,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Salve Regina University is a private coeducational Roman Catholic university in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was founded in 1934 by the Sisters of Mercy and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. The university enrolls more than 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students annually.
This Catholic university in Newport, RI offers a genuinely distinctive setting and a tight-knit community of about 2,100 undergrads, with an 85% freshman retention rate suggesting students are generally happy once they arrive. The financial picture is worth scrutinizing, though — at $35,682/year after aid and median debt of $27,000 at graduation, you're paying a premium for a school where graduates earn a median $57,700 a decade out, which is a modest return relative to cost. Worth considering if you value small-school culture, a scenic New England campus, and a 70% acceptance rate that makes admission realistic, but run your specific aid numbers carefully before committing.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 8% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,121 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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