Salve Regina University

Campus Preservation

Salve Regina’s 80-acre campus bordering the famed Cliff Walk exemplifies significant developments in the architectural, historical and cultural heritage of 19th- and early 20th-century America. The University continues to act as a steward of this heritage and is actively engaged in preserving the splendor of its Gilded Age properties, while also adapting them for educational use.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Hailing from across the United States and more than a dozen countries, our students join the Salve Regina community with various personal experiences. A student body that reflects ethnic, geographic, political, socioeconomic, sexual and religious diversity is vital to our growth, and we are investing resources to ensure that our students have a voice in the classroom, in the community and in their future workplace.

From our cornerstone mercy mission to the classic ideals of our liberal arts approach, tradition matters at Salve Regina. It’s woven throughout our 80-acre campus, embedded in our historic buildings and infused in the culture of Newport, Rhode Island.

Tradition at Salve Regina means we remember where we began. Since our founding by the Sisters of Mercy in 1934, we have grown to a community of more than 2,800 undergraduate and graduate students who proudly carry forward our mission in their personal and professional lives. Fully accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, we are committed to fueling the imagination and encouraging the academic ambitions of our bright and curious students.

The Office of Career Development guides and empowers students to discover their strengths and talents, helping them to articulate their interests and experiences to create a positive and lasting impact on the world.

Career Development uses the Handshake database to post jobs (full-time, part-time and summer), internships and student employment positions. Top employers – including all the Fortune 500 companies – recruit students through Handshake, giving you access to jobs and internships not available anywhere else.

Viewed as a living laboratory, Salve Regina University’s 80-acre campus in Newport, Rhode Island is an extraordinary environment that provides access to hands-on learning opportunities for students across all disciplines. Visiting campus is one of the best ways to see yourself as a Salve Regina student.

Undergraduates Scholarship:

• The average scholarship award is $26,977

• #27 Best Regional Universities North U.S. News & World Report, 2024
• Best 389 Colleges Princeton Review, 2024

• Housing: $17,500

By living on campus, our students have opportunities to connect with a community of peers and become considerate neighbors who learn from each other. Through creative and educational student programming, we foster positive connections and empower social and spiritual growth.