Salve Regina University

100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840-4192
http://www.salve.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1934
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students2,091
Endowment32,570,000
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition25,175
Room/Board9,800
Services
Associated FirmsFBI, Meditech, Pfizer, Ernst & Young, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Liberty Mutual Group, The Boeing Company, New York State Police, Child & Family Services, Sun Life Financial, MTV
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Pell Center was established at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, by an Act of the United States Congress on September 28, 1996, to honor Senator Claiborne Pell. The Pell Center promotes the primary objectives of Senator Pell's decades of public service: enhancing international dialogue to achieve a more peaceful world and preparing individuals for an informed and active role in local, national, and world affairs.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThe Pell Center was established at Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, by an Act of the United States Congress on September 28, 1996, to honor Senator Claiborne Pell. The Pell Center promotes the primary objectives of Senator Pell's decades of public service: enhancing international dialogue to achieve a more peaceful world and preparing individuals for an informed and active role in local, national, and world affairs.
Periodical Subs1,221
# of Books139,441
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months63%
within one year76%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Campus Size75 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing59%
College housing typescoed dorms (78%), women's dorms (11%), men's dorms (0%), apartment for single students (10%), special housing for disabled students (0%), other housing options (1%)
Popular Events Annual Conference on Cultural and Historic Preservation, Christmas and Spring Concerts
Nearest AirportWarwick (28), Boston (75)
Nearest TrainKingston, RI (20)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Rhode Island)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations44
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternitiesN/A
Students in sororitiesN/A
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Mosaic News Magazine, The Willow Student Literary Journal
Honor SocietiesAlpha Mu Alpha-American Marketing Association, Delta Epsilon Sigma-Nat'l Honor Society for students & graduates of Catholic Universities and Colleges, Kappa Delta Pi-Intrn'l Honor Society in Education, Lambda Tau-National Medical Technology Honor Society, Phi Alpha Theta-National History Honor Society, Pi Delta Phi-National French Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha-National Political Science Honor Society, Psi Chi- National Psychology Honor Society, Sigma Beta Delta-National Honor Society for students of business, management and administration, Sigma Delta Pi-National Spanish Honor Society, Sigma Phi Sigma-National Mercy Honor Society, Sigma Tau Delta-the International English Honor Society, Theta Alpha Kappa-National Honor Society for Religious Studies, Veritas- Honor Society of Philosophical Inquiry
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry and All Religions In Service to Everyone (ARISE)
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) One World Society and the Multicultural Student Organization
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Accounting and Finance, Administration of Justice, American Marketing Assoc, Anthropology, The Art Guild, Cultural and Historical Preservation Club, The English Guild, Campus Activities Board, Circle K, Council for Exceptional Children, Dance Company, English Guild, Mosaic News Magazine, Multicultural Student Organization, One World Society, Orpheus Musical Society, Psychology Club, Residence Hall Assoc, Social Work, Stagefright Theatre Company, Student Government Association, Student Nurse Organization, Student Outdoor Adventures, Volunteers Interested in Reaching and Guiding Others, The Willow Student Literary Journal, Activities Funding Board, Gay, Straight, Lesbian & Bisexual Alliance, Model United Nations, Students for a Democratic Society, All Religions In Service to Everyone, East Bay Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity, Equestrian Club, Surf Club