Our Campus and the Newport Advantage
Salve Regina University’s oceanside campus in Newport, Rhode Island offers unparalleled opportunities for you to discover the best of all that New England offers.
Set alongside the famed Cliff Walk, which provides spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean, our location connects you with the Aquidneck Island and greater communities through experiential learning, service projects and internships. Whether you take a walk or hop on a trolley into downtown Newport, the city by the sea will soon become your home away from home.
We’re excited to welcome you to campus. Sign up for a campus visit and be sure to save some time to explore Newport.
Love Where You Study
Conde Nast Traveler recognizes Salve as one of the most beautiful college campuses in the country, saying it “gives nothing but charm to its visitors and students.”
Salve's campus includes 21 historically significant buildings across seven contiguous 19th-century estates and 80+ acres.
A short drive from Providence, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts, Salve is also a quick flight from cities such as Annapolis, Atlanta, Chicago and more.
Salve's campus was the first stop in the U.S. for the Great Elephant Migration, with 100 life-sized elephant sculptures majestically gracing the Cliff Walk in summer 2024.
A Living Laboratory
Salve’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. Whether excavating long-forgotten treasures on the grounds of Ochre Court, studying water samples gathered at the shore, or conducting research on the impact that organizations and major events have on the economy, you’ll put theory into practice in whatever major you choose.
An Extraordinary Environment
Our 80-acre campus is one of the most unique in the country, offering what the National Trust for Historic Preservation has described as a "tour of the great architectural works of the Gilded Age."
Set on seven contiguous estates, it features more than 20 historic structures that have been sensitively adapted to meet University needs while also preserving their status as treasures of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
The oceanside setting, however, offers more than a glimpse of the past. Surrounded by rare trees, tide pools and museums, our campus provides access to exceptional learning opportunities for students across disciplines. This extraordinary environment enriches the city of Newport and contributes to the artistic, cultural, economic, educational and historical vitality of the state of Rhode Island.
Breaking Ground
Amazing changes are coming to our beautiful campus as Salve begins construction of our new residence hall. Expected to open in fall 2026, the new facility will house 200 students, enhancing our Seahawk community and neighborhood.
Salve Snapshots
It's easy to love where you study when you call Salve home.
