Salve Regina University

Department of Nursing

Salve Regina University is a Private not-for-profit institution with a campus in Newport, Rhode Island. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing. The Newport, Rhode Island campus for Salve Regina University is located in a Suburb setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 2,836. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $50,100, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $50,100 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Visit the Salve Regina University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Rhode Island periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Rhode Island will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2024-2025
Student population:2,836
Student-to-faculty ratio:12-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$50,100
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$50,100
Room and board:$18,550
Percent on financial aid:100%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:70%
SAT Reading Writing range:600-660
SAT Math range:560-635
ACT Composite range:26-30
ACT English range:25-33
ACT Math range:25-27
Religious affiliation:Roman Catholic

Student Profile

Male 30%
Female 70%
Full-Time 79%
Part-Time 21%
Undergraduate 75%
Graduate 25%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Salve Regina University. You can also see the Salve Regina University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island

  • Address: 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport, Rhode Island 02840
  • Phone Number: 401-847-6650

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Last updated: September 24, 2025

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