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Salve Regina University

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.

Campus Location

100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840-4192
USA
Main Tel: (401) 847-6650
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Salve Regina University Highlights

Where Salve Regina University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
  • Many students concentrating in security and law enforcement and fine arts.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • ROTC

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor46136
Master10611
Post-master's certificate132
Postbaccalaureate certificate48
Doctorale31
Associate13

Students

The student enrollment at Salve Regina University was 2,689 in 2007 (2,361 full-time equivalent).

About 37% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 63% of the class.

Undergrads are 73% of enrolled students and graduate students are 27%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 26,950
Room$ 6,950
Board$ 3,250
Books and supplies$ 3,150
Other$ 1,800

Financial Aid: Salve Regina University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  56
Without tenure; working toward tenure  32
Without tenure; tenure not available  34

Housing and Meals

Salve Regina University provides on-campus housing for 1,200 of its 2,361 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

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

Salve Regina University Athletics

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

Salve Regina University Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men49%
Women56%
All54%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal510-600
Math510-590
Writing510-600

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (143 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (2 awarded)

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (95 awarded)

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

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded)

  • Biomedical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (10 awarded)

  • Human Services
  • Social Work

FINE ARTS (19 awarded)

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

LIBERAL ARTS (99 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
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Political Science and Government
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature

MATHEMATICS (2 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (8 awarded)

  • Communication and Media Studies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

MUSIC (0 awarded)

  • Music

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (63 awarded)

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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded)

  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (3 awarded)

  • Philosophy
  • Religion/Religious Studies

SCIENCE (21 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (50 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (53 awarded)

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology

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