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Salve Regina University
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How strong are the academics at Salve Regina University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
72%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Salve Regina has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Salve Regina University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Salve Regina's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Salve Regina University:

83%
First-year retention rate
72%
4-year grad rate
77%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Salve Regina University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
27.8
40.04
52.28
64.52
76.76
89

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39
  • Biochemistry 5
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 46
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 35
  • Accounting 20
  • Finance, General 19
  • Information Resources Management 0
  • Management Science 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 11
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 1
Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 24
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 24
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 9
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4
  • Music Teacher Education 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
  • Creative Writing 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 89
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 6
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2
History
  • History, General 7
  • History, General 5
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 38
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 2
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Historic Preservation and Conservation, General 5
  • International/Globalization Studies 3
  • Historic Preservation and Conservation, General 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 8
  • Environmental Studies 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 2
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 52
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 23
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 6
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Economics, General 4
  • Sociology, General 2
  • International Economics 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 7
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
  • Music, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Music, General 1
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
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