Salve Regina University Acceptance Rate
Newport, Rhode Island · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,697
- Admitted
- 3,983
- Yield
- 13.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Salve Regina University's acceptance rate has fallen from 71% in 2014–15 to 69.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,832 to 5,697 (+18%) over that period.
Its 69.9% rate makes Salve Regina University more selective than about 63% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 10 tracked Rhode Island schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
Salve Regina University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,832 | 3,430 | 71% | 630 |
| 2015–16 | 4,548 | 3,304 | 72.6% | 563 |
| 2016–17 | 5,158 | 3,526 | 68.4% | 554 |
| 2017–18 | 4,991 | 3,588 | 71.9% | 590 |
| 2018–19 | 4,721 | 3,596 | 76.2% | 493 |
| 2019–20 | 4,889 | 3,607 | 73.8% | 655 |
| 2020–21 | 4,972 | 3,710 | 74.6% | 549 |
| 2021–22 | 5,104 | 3,748 | 73.4% | 562 |
| 2022–23 | 5,562 | 3,867 | 69.5% | 592 |
| 2023–24 | 5,697 | 3,983 | 69.9% | 552 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,196 | 2,952 | 70.4% |
| Men | 1,501 | 1,031 | 68.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–660 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 560–635 | |
| ACT Composite | 26–30 | 2% |
How Salve Regina University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Salve Regina University's acceptance rate?
Salve Regina University's acceptance rate is 69.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,983 admitted of 5,697 applicants).
Is Salve Regina University test optional?
Salve Regina University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Salve Regina University?
Salve Regina University received 5,697 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,983.
What SAT score do you need for Salve Regina University?
Admitted students at Salve Regina University typically scored 600–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–635 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Salve Regina University getting harder to get into?
Salve Regina University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71% in 2014–15 to 69.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.salve.edu/.