by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Salve Regina degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Salve Regina measures up.
Salve Regina is ranked #2,996 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Rhode Island, it ranks #7 of 12 for value.
Among the majors Salve Regina offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Communication & Media Studies | #70 of 76 |
| General Special Education | #158 of 162 |
| Special Education | #158 of 162 |
| Criminal Justice | #273 of 280 |
| Secondary Education | #396 of 404 |
| Teacher Education | #396 of 404 |
| Early Childhood Education | #442 of 446 |
| Accounting / Finance | #467 of 494 |
| Finance | #467 of 494 |
| Finance & Financial Management | #472 of 501 |
Read the full Salve Regina value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Salve Regina University is ranked #6 out of #11 in Rhode Island for quality and #7 out of #12 for Rhode Island value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Salve Regina financial aid page to be sure.
Salve Regina University is ranked #2,996 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Salve Regina University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Salve Regina costs about $37,641. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $150,563 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $70,657 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $36,967 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $37,641 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $150,563 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Salve Regina net price and the factors that affect it.
What Salve Regina costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Salve Regina degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $282,628 | — | — |
| All Students | $150,563 | #2,996 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $147,868 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $282,628 | — | — |
| All Students | $150,563 | #7 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $147,868 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Salve Regina shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $27,575 |
| $30K–$48K | $29,451 |
| $48K–$75K | $29,769 |
| $75K–$110K | $34,113 |
| Over $110K | $38,585 |
About 98% of Salve Regina undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $27,842 per year. Get more details on the Salve Regina financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Salve Regina cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.