Salve Regina University

Around 70% of applicants get into Salve Regina University each year. Last year, 5,562 students applied to Salve Regina University and 3,867 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Salve Regina University, the application fee costs $50.

Students who apply to Salve Regina University for fall should hear back from Salve Regina University by December 25.

Salve Regina University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Salve Regina University's admissions stats.

Salve Regina University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14.7%
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	19.6%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	3.2%
Waitlist	Yes

Salve Regina University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Salve Regina University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 15
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 25

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Considering Applying Early to Salve Regina University?

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Salve Regina University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, which means you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 15.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Salve Regina University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 25.

The early decision acceptance rate at Salve Regina University is 88%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 70%.

Salve Regina University accepts around 76% of early action applicants and 70% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Salve Regina University admitted 30 of the 34 students who applied early decision. Last year, Salve Regina University admitted 2,973 of the 3,895 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to boost their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Salve Regina University Admissions

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Transferring to Salve Regina University

For more information on transferring to Salve Regina University, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Salve Regina University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Salve Regina University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Salve Regina University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Salve Regina University for more information on admission factors.

Salve Regina University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Salve Regina University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Salve Regina University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	2.7	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Salve Regina University?

Students admitted to Salve Regina University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 39% submitted a class rank. At Salve Regina University 14.7% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 48.5% were in the top 25% and 82.7% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Salve Regina University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	19.6%
3.75 and 3.99	22%
3.50 and 3.74	21.8%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	12.8%
2.50 and 2.9	7.6%
2.00 and 2.49	1.2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Salve Regina University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Salve Regina University is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 19.6% of Salve Regina University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 3.2% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Salve Regina University?

To be competitive with other Salve Regina University applicants, you should aim to earn between 1140 and 1290 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Salve Regina University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1290 and 25% of scored lower than 1140, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Salve Regina University students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 580 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Salve Regina University students scored 660 or higher, and 75% scored a 580 or higher.

To be most competitive at Salve Regina University, you should strive to earn between 25 and 28.5 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28.5 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Salve Regina University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28.5, and three out of four students scored lower than 28.5 on the ACT.

A 25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Salve Regina University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 25.

More Information on Transferring to Salve Regina University

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Salve Regina University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Salve Regina University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Salve Regina University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Salve Regina University.

Does Salve Regina University accept transfer credits?

✅ Salve Regina University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Salve Regina University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Salve Regina University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Salve Regina University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Salve Regina University?

❌ No, Salve Regina University is test optional, so you can decide whether to include your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is Salve Regina University's acceptance rate?

✅ Salve Regina University has an acceptance rate of 70%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Salve Regina University?

✅ Salve Regina University's early decision acceptance rate was 88% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Salve Regina University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Salve Regina University was 76% in 2021.

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