Salve Regina University
Salve Regina University is a private institution in Newport, Rhode Island. The Sisters of Mercy founded the university in 1934 and the first students were admitted in 1947. The first class contained 58 students. For the 2017 school year, the university admitted close to 3,000 students. Salve Regina University is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church and became coeducational in 1973. However, women still comprise 70% of the student body. The campus includes 21 historic buildings located on 7 Gilded Age estates. In 2002, the university received a grant to develop a heritage preservation plan to help preserve the historic buildings.
Salve Regina University offers traditional BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. All three programs are accredited by the CCNE. The RN to BSN program offers flexible scheduling and a hybrid learning experience, making it easier for registered nurses to earn their BSN. The courses include online and on-campus learning. The DNP program also uses a hybrid format and two separate tracks – a standard DNP program and a BSN to DNP pathway. The traditional BSN program includes a combination of classroom instruction and clinical placements at local hospitals and healthcare facilities. After completing the BSN program, students should be prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students2,823 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate84% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 7 | 83 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 12 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1956 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1960 - 06/30/2013 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2013 - Current |
Admission
72%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $50 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,280/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,280/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,280/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $565/credit | |
| In State Students | $565/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $565/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $57,600 | $57,600 | $57,600 |
| ADN | 70 | $89,600 | $89,600 | $89,600 |
| BSN | 125 | $160,000 | $160,000 | $160,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $28,250 | $28,250 | $28,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Salve Regina University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 21% | $4,355 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $558 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 4% | $5,274 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $19,677 |
| Federal Student Loans | 77% | $5,693 |
| Private Loans | 24% | $18,617 |
$33,997
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$22,379 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$23,518 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$23,913 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,938 |
| Over $110,000$32,259 |
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Student Population
2,180
Undergrads
643
Graduates
1,869
Women
954
Men
81%
Full-time
19%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
77% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Rhode Island state board of nursing.
