Study in One of the Most Stunning Locations in the U.S.
Students From North Carolina Love Rhode Island
Join others like you who have made Salve Regina University their college of choice.
At our oceanside campus in Newport, you'll find an unforgettable college experience that equips you to make an impact in the classroom and across every endeavor.
A private university with 2,100 undergraduates, we are a close-knit community where professors know their students by name, and everyone strives to better the lives of others.
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Salve at a Glance
We offer a wide range of academic programs, including combined bachelor's/master's degrees.
Our campus sits on 80 acres overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and has 21 historically significant buildings.
Our four-year Salve Compass program prepares you for the opportunities of today's job market.
We have more than 60 student organizations and 20 NCAA Division III varsity teams, along with club sports.
Meet Isabella Munoz
American History Major From Wake County, North Carolina
Salve has a beautiful campus, and the people are so welcoming and nice – they make it extra special. Coming here will be a big adjustment at first, but after a while it will feel like you have two homes, both equally as amazing. It will truly be the most rewarding years of your life.
Campus involvement:
Women's rugby, Pell Honors Program, Protect Our Breasts
Hobbies:
Rugby, reading, hanging out with friends
How I explore Newport:
Go for drives alongside the ocean and try new restaurants
Dream job:
Museum curator
Call Salve Your Home
Getting here is easy! T.F. Green Airport – recently recognized as the third-best airport in the nation by Conde Nast Traveler – offers direct flights from Charlotte Douglas.
Salve students live and learn in historic Newport, a coastal community of 25,000 residents. With a vibrant downtown and stunning ocean views, Newport is a popular vacation destination for millions of visitors from around the world.
Ready to explore? We are just 70 miles from Boston and 180 miles from New York City, both accessible by train or bus, and additional adventures await in nearby states like New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont.
Discover Newport
Newport is walkable and bikeable, with free trolley transportation for students.
The famed Cliff Walk combines the stunning scenery of Newport's shoreline with the architectural history of the Gilded Age.
Newport is one of the world's top sailing destinations and has hosted the America's Cup and the Ocean Race.
Many movies and TV shows have been filmed here, including "The Gilded Age" and "Hocus Pocus 2."
Best 389 Colleges
Princeton Review
#27 Best Regional University in the North
U.S. News & World Report
97% Employed or in Graduate School Within Six Months of Graduation
10-Year Average
Best Colleges in America
Money Magazine
50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America
Conde Nast Traveler
Top 6% Nationwide in Long-Term ROI
Center on Education and the Workforce
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Your admissions counselor, Carolyn Wiest, is a valuable resource who can answer your questions and set you on the path to achieving your academic goals.
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