First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | January 1, 2027 |
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Early action II A second, later early action round. Not binding. | January 5, 2027 | February 15, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | February 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: salve.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Salve Regina University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MTH-195 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MTH-195 and MTH-196 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO-113 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM-113 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Satisfies natural science core requirement | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Elective Credit | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG-201 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY-100 |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | MTH-195 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MTH-195 and MTH-196 | |
| Biology | 4 | BIO-113 | |
| Biology | 5 | BIO-113 and BIO-114 | |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHM-113 | |
| Chemistry | 5 | CHM-113 and CHM-114 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Satisfies natural science core requirement | |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | Elective Credit | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG-201 | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSY-100 | |
| Statistics | 4 | STA-173 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | CSC Elective (3 credits) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECN-101 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECN-102 | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | HIS-265 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | BIO140 | |
| European History | 4 | HIS-104 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | Three Elective | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA-112 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPA-205 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | SPA-205 and SPA-206 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | CSC Elective (3 credits) | |
| Art History | 3 | ART-108 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MSC-211 and MSC-212 | |
| African American Studies | 4 | HIS 342 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | Free elective | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 6 credits Modern Language | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POL- 130 | |
| Drawing | 3 | Free Elective ART-131 Credit – with score of 4 or…Free Elective ART-131 Credit – with score of 4 or 5 and portfolio review by department chair | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRN-112 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRN-205 | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | FRN-205 and FRN-206 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Free elective | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 6 credits Modern Language | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITL-112 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITL-205 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | ITL-205 and ITL-206 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | Free elective | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 6 credits Modern Language | |
| Latin | 4 | Free elective | |
| Latin | 5 | 6 credits Modern Language | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPA-206 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPA-241 | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 5 | SPA -241 and SPA-310 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 | Free Elective Art: 2-D Design Credit – with score…Free Elective Art: 2-D Design Credit – with score of 4 or 5 and portfolio review by department chair | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 | Free Elective Art: 3-D Design Credit – with score…Free Elective Art: 3-D Design Credit – with score of 4 or 5 and portfolio review by department chair | |
| U.S. Gov't and Politics | 3 | POL-112 | |
| U.S. History | 4 | HIS-114 |
Source: salve.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 89 |
| Psychology | 52 |
| Business Administration and Management | 46 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 39 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 38 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 35 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 24 |
| Social Work | 23 |
Show the other 28 majors
| Accounting | 20 |
| Finance | 19 |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 7 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 7 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| History | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 5 |
| Sociology | 5 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 5 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Creative Writing | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 3 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| International Economics | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Music | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, New England Women's & Men's Athletic Conference
Equestrian, Sailing
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
1,700,901 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.8 of 20
Elevation
49 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
24°F
July high
77°F
Annual snowfall
26.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
2 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,900 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Rhode Island12 mi
- Roger Williams University13 mi
- New England Institute of Technology17 mi
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth19 mi
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence25 mi
- Johnson & Wales University-Online25 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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