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Kingston, RI · Newport, RI
| University of Rhode Island | Salve Regina University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,440/yr | $36,967/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,368/yr | $26,939/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,250 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,923/yr | $30,844/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,803/yr | $31,264/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,394/yr | $34,374/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,460/yr | $39,244/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $236/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,607/yr | $18,550/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,888/yr | $15,340/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,678/yr | $3,886/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $34,321/yr | $70,630/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,942/yr | $50,100/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,146/yr | $50,100/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 15% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 70% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 72% | 68% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1020–1280 | 1160–1330 |
| SAT average | 1160 | 1232 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 26–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 26–33 · Math 21–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 25,391 | 5,697 |
| Students accepted | 19,568 | 3,983 |
| Students who enrolled | 3,289 | 552 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 17% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 22% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 73% | 77% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $69,743/yr | $72,975/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,076–$101,736 | $49,047–$101,056 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 72% | 76% |
| White students graduating | 76% | 78% |
| Black students graduating | 60% | 63% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 68% |
| Asian students graduating | 86% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $57,446/yr | $55,027/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 84% |
| Graduate on time | 59% | 72% |
| Pell students who graduate | 66% | 73% |
| First-gen students who finish | 65% | 77% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $65,323/yr | $58,800/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Health Professions 11% · Communication & Journalism 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 25% · Health Professions 16% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 11% of degrees | Health Professions — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees | Education — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $109,305/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $78,876/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 9.4% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 13,381 | 2,121 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,834 | 656 |
| Average professor pay | $11,089/mo | $9,135/mo |
| Full-time professors | 69% | 95% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $80,298 | $96,000 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Kingston, RI | Newport, RI |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1892 | 1934 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.9% | 3% |
| Men | 42% | 30% |
| Women | 58% | 70% |
| White students | 73% | 74% |
| Black students | 4.6% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 11% |
| Asian students | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 2% | 4% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 26% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 4.7% | 2.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,555/yr | $10,870/yr |
| Endowment | $317.8M | $92.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 6,379 | 1,284 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,980/yr | $10,160/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,900/yr | $7,340/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 22 |
| Student athletes | 495 | 605 |
| Athletic scholarships | $12.1M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $41.7M | $5.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $41.8M | $5.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $595,833 | $52,668 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.