More selective than 44% of Rhode Island colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
17% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Salve Regina University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Salve Regina University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Salve Regina University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 600 | 680 |
| SAT math | 560 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 26 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1330 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Salve Regina University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 68% | 600–680 | 560–650 | 26–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | 600–660 | 560–635 | 26–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Salve Regina University compared with other Rhode Island colleges?
Salve Regina University has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 10 Rhode Island colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rhode Island School of Design | 19% | 89% | $50,507 |
| 3 | Providence College | 51% | 86% | $48,523 |
| 4 | Bryant University | 65% | 80% | $41,219 |
| 5 | New England Institute of Technology | 67% | 60% | $36,483 |
| 6 | Salve Regina University | 68% | 77% | $36,967 |
| 7 | University of Rhode Island | 72% | 73% | $21,440 |
| 8 | Roger Williams University | 88% | 69% | $37,999 |
| 9 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | 88% | 55% | $31,027 |
| 10 | Rhode Island College | 92% | 48% | $9,478 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Rhode Island colleges →
Who enrolls at Salve Regina University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Salve Regina University admissions questions
What is the Salve Regina University acceptance rate?
Salve Regina University accepts 68% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,983 of 5,697 applicants were admitted.
Does Salve Regina University require the SAT or ACT?
Salve Regina University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 17% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Salve Regina University?
The middle 50% of Salve Regina University enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1330 on the SAT and 26–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Salve Regina University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (552 of 3,983).
Is Salve Regina University getting harder to get into?
Salve Regina University accepted 68% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Salve Regina University overview