Salve Regina University Description:
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 70%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Average High School GPA: 3.20
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile (Salve Regina is now test-optional)
- SAT Critical Reading: 510 / 590
- SAT Math: 520 / 600
- SAT Writing: 510 / 600
- ACT Composite: 22 / 27
- ACT English: 21 / 27
- ACT Math: 20 / 26
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 2,598 (2,028 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 31% Male / 69% Female
- 96% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $33,950
- Books: $900 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $11,950
- Other Expenses: $1,800
- Total Cost: $48,600
Salve Regina University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 95%
- Salve Regina Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 93%
- Loans: 77%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $16,598
- Loans: $8,162
Most Popular Majors:
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 80%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 68%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 73%
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Salve Regina University Mission Statement:
"As an academic community that welcomes people of all beliefs, Salve Regina University, a Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of Mercy, seeks wisdom and promotes universal justice.
The University through teaching and research prepares men and women for responsible lives by imparting and expanding knowledge, developing skills and cultivating enduring values. Through liberal arts and professional programs, students develop their abilities for thinking clearly and creatively, enhance their capacity for sound judgment and prepare for the challenge of learning throughout their lives.
In keeping with the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy, and recognizing that all people are stewards of God's creation, the University encourages students to work for a world that is harmonious, just and merciful."
