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Private 4 Year

Salve Regina University Admission Requirements

Newport, Rhode Island

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Chances of getting into Salve Regina University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
73%
Admission Difficulty for Salve Regina University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Salve Regina University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Salve Regina University is 73%.  It ranks #5 in Rhode Island for lowest rate of acceptance. Salve Regina University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,748 out of 5,104 applicants were admitted.

Salve Regina University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Salve Regina University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Salve Regina University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting SAT 
-
SAT Scores for Salve Regina University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th N/A
SAT Math 25th N/A
SAT Composite 25th N/A
SAT Scores for Salve Regina University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th N/A
SAT Math 75th N/A
SAT Composite 75th N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Salve Regina University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
Not Reported
Applicants Submitting ACT 
-
ACT Scores for Salve Regina University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th N/A
ACT Scores for Salve Regina University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Salve Regina University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.52
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Salve Regina University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Salve Regina University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Salve Regina University was 3.52 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Rhode Island for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Salve Regina University accepts 73% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Salve Regina University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 15.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 18.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 11.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

81% of Salve Regina University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Salve Regina University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 14%
Top 25% of class 43%
Top 50% of class 81%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Salve Regina University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,700 1,404 5,104
Accepted 2,763 985 3,748
Acceptance Rate 75% 70% 73%
Enrolled 384 178 562
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 18% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Salve Regina University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Salve Regina University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Salve Regina University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Salve Regina University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217536 IPEDS survey data for Salve Regina University.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into Salve Regina University?

73% of those who apply are granted admission to Salve Regina University. Admission competition is low and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.