Salve Regina University

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Salve Regina University is located in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. It was founded in the year 1934 by the Sisters of Mercy. The campus spreads over an area of more than 70 acres. The university offers degrees and certificate programs to its students in various areas of study including biology and biomedical science, education, mathematical sciences, religious studies, and nursing. Online courses are also offered to students.

The student clubs and organizations available on campus include the Student Government Association, Environmental Club, College Democrats, Student Nurse Organization, and Social work Club. Students of Salve Regina University participate in sports such as tennis, field hockey, softball, track and field, lacrosse, cross country, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and ice hockey.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in liberal arts and security and law enforcement.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High faculty salary.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Masters Colleges and Universities I.

Features of note:

• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students have meal (board) plans.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.
• ROTC.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,693 in 2009-2010 (2,484 full-time equivalent).

About 31% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 69% of the class.

Undergrads are 71% of enrolled students and graduate students are 29%.

Students under 25 years old represent 77% of the student body. About 11% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

SAT Test Scores:

Room and Board

Salve Regina University provides on-campus housing for 1,191 of its 2,484 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Athletics

School sports include football (New England Football Conference), basketball (Commonwealth Coast Conference), baseball (Commonwealth Coast Conference), and track (Commonwealth Coast Conference).

Graduate School Focus

Salve Regina University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Doctorate (Research/Scholarship).

The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Doctoral (Other Then Education).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (184 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Finance
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
• Management Science
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

• Computer and Information Sciences

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded)

• Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (89 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching
• Elementary Education and Teaching
• Secondary Education and Teaching
• Special Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (8 awarded)

• Social Work

FINE ARTS (14 awarded)

• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
• Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (128 awarded)

• American/United States Studies/Civilization
• Anthropology
• Economics
• English Language and Literature
• French Language and Literature
• Historic Preservation and Conservation
• History
• Humanities/Humanistic Studies
• International Relations and Affairs
• International/Global Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Political Science and Government
• Sociology
• Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (2 awarded)

• Mathematics

MEDIA (2 awarded)

• Communication and Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (13 awarded)

• Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MUSIC (3 awarded)

• Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (67 awarded)

• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (16 awarded)

• Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (4 awarded)

• Philosophy
• Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE (26 awarded)

• Biology/Biological Sciences
• Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (63 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (65 awarded)

• Counseling Psychology
• Psychology