Salve Regina University
Newport, Rhode Island · Private
Salve Regina University admitted 70% of 5,697 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1160–1295 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 75% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Salve Regina University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Early action II
- January 5, 2027
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $50 ($0 for international applicants), and Salve Regina University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Salve Regina University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Salve Regina University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $70,916 a year. After grants, students paid $37,794 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Salve Regina University’s acceptance rate?
Salve Regina University admitted 70% of applicants: 3,983 of 5,697 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Salve Regina University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 1, 2026, early action II is due January 5, 2027, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Salve Regina University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1160 to 1295, with a median around 1220. A score at or above 1220 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Salve Regina University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 ($0 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Salve Regina University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Salve Regina University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Salve Regina University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Salve Regina University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Salve Regina University asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (two short answers: your career goals, and why salve in up to 50 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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