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Learn. Lead. Make a Difference.

Find your purpose and make your unique contribution
to the world at hg皇冠老牌 University.

 

What You Seek is Here

At hg皇冠老牌 University, you will experience a transformative, values-based education rooted in the liberal arts tradition. Our 80-acre oceanside campus in Newport, Rhode Island offers abundant opportunities to achieve academic excellence and nurture your distinct talents.

Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, hg皇冠老牌 will empower you to grow as a scholar and leader, to transform your passions into career paths and to pursue academic programs that build an exciting future. Request information and explore our campus to learn more.

Our Academic Programs

With 40+ majors, dozens of minors and combined bachelor's/master's programs, our undergraduate students have ample opportunities to chart their own path. Throughout their journey, expert faculty inspire our students to seek new experiences through career exploration, mentorship and experiential learning.

Motivated individuals from all career stages venture further with our 11 master's degree programs, continuing education certificates and four doctoral programs. Evening graduate-level classes in addition to online offerings flexibly accommodate working professionals.

Undergraduate majors and minors

Undergraduate Majors and Minors

hg皇冠老牌's undergraduate majors and minors support students as scholars and trailblazers. Exceptional academic programs founded in the liberal arts tradition prepare graduates to make their unique contribution to the world. Explore our undergraduate program offerings to learn more.

Graduate and professional programs

Graduate and Professional Programs

hg皇冠老牌's graduate and professional programs position students for transformation at any career stage. With online, low-residency and evening offerings, our programs meet all types of individual needs – including military and part-time students. See our graduate program offerings to learn more.

Our Community

hg皇冠老牌's supportive community fosters positive relationships, fuels enthusiasm and inspires passionate pursuits. Every day, our students nourish their creativity through vibrant student organizations, thoughtful community service, study abroad opportunities and exciting Division III athletics.

Located in historic Newport, Rhode Island, our distinctive campus features an excellent mix of urban conveniences alongside stunning coastal scenery. Cultivate a spirit of discovery at hg皇冠老牌.

Student life

Student Life

Explore student life at hg皇冠老牌. Discover new interests and nurture old ones through extracurricular activities and campus events. With 70 student organizations on campus, there are opportunities for everyone to lead, grow and explore.

Living on campus

Living on Campus

57% of undergraduates live on campus among our distinctive coastal landscape. From historically significant buildings to events that encourage peer collaboration, campus housing allows students to experience our tight-knit community.

Nurture your faith

Nurture Your Faith

hg皇冠老牌's Mercy Center for Spiritual Life nurtures students who are searching for meaning. We encourage students to build community, deepen their faith, engage in service, seek justice and become leaders formed by mercy.

Athletics

Athletics

Division III athletics provide students the opportunity to pursue their sport while prioritizing their studies. We offer 20 varsity teams, including baseball, basketball, cross country, equestrian, hockey, lacrosse, sailing, soccer and tennis.

hg皇冠老牌 Admissions

Undergraduate

Experience a transformative academic experience rooted in the liberal arts tradition. hg皇冠老牌's undergraduate admissions team supports prospective first-year, transfer and international students.

Graduate

Your journey to a graduate degree starts here. hg皇冠老牌’s graduate admissions team assists prospective students who are interested in our master’s degree, certificate or doctoral programs.

Costs and Financial Aid

hg皇冠老牌 is well-ranked for affordability and value. With 99% of students receiving financial aid, we are well-equipped to help families better understand their investment in a hg皇冠老牌 education.

Who We Are

At hg皇冠老牌, the timeless liberal arts tradition meets a visionary outlook that fosters adventure and self-discovery. We serve more than 2,800 undergraduate and students who proudly carry forward our mission in their personal and professional lives.

About hg皇冠老牌

The vision that inspired our founding in 1934 remains the same today: hg皇冠老牌, a Catholic university of distinction, will graduate men and women who positively impact their respective communities and work for a world that is harmonious, just and merciful.

Explore Newport

In historic Newport, Rhode Island, every day invites adventure. hg皇冠老牌 students explore the storied landscape of this coastal town, which began as a leading port in colonial America and transformed into a bustling hub of cultural activity and artistic life.

Chart Your Career

As a complement to the career-ready experiences our academic programs provide, the Office of Career Development offers a variety of resources, including career exploration, assistance with internship placements and networking opportunities.

Award-Winning Education

Regional universities - north
Best undergraduate teaching
Most innovative
Nursing (BSN) program
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Andrew Siaba

Andrew Siaba '19, '20 (MBA)

Senior analyst, financial crimes digital asset surveillance, Fidelity Investments

Even with a busy schedule, Siaba excelled academically at hg皇冠老牌, rising to the top of his class and earning acceptance into the University's five-year MBA program. "Salve is a very collaborative place, much like in the real world. Other schools don't always do that. I was always one to ask questions and further discussions, and the professors were always willing to have conversations."

Kelsey Murray

Kelsey Murray '12

Associate vice president and global head of social media, Nasdaq

As the global head of social media at Nasdaq, Murray is responsible for designing and overseeing implementation of enterprise social media strategy, ensuring it aligns with the brand's vision and voice. "There were people who helped me at Salve – find my voice, find my vision, find my passion, find my purpose. And it's my goal to do the same for the next generation of women and Salve graduates."

Dan Regan

Daniel Regan '17

Analyst, U.S. Department of Defense

As hg皇冠老牌's first recipient of the Boren Award, Regan studied in Jordan, where he took coursework in intensive Arabic and taught English to Syrian refugees. "I hope to further promote Salve's mercy mission by focusing on disadvantaged populations worldwide, those who really don't have the resources, and provide them with literacy skills so they can grow and have opportunities to receive an education and join the workforce."

Gerry Perrino

Gallery showcases professor and painter Gerry Perrino’s 25-year career at Salve

Gerry Perrino has taught painting to thousands of Salve students. This legacy is being highlighted with the opening of an art exhibit in the Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery entitled “Empirical Evidence: Gerry Perrino – Painter & Mentor.”

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Levi Mitchell’s dedication to environmental stewardship lands him internship with NASA

With a schedule as eclectic as the journeys he embarks on, Levi Mitchell '24 not only defies the laws of time management, but turns the spotlight on environmental activism. A NASA internship is just one of the ways he's been using his time at Salve to drive his passions and fight for a better future. 

Taylor Pendleton

Taylor Pendleton ‘25 advances to the national curling championships

For some students, a typical Friday evening might include dinner with friends, a study session or just a relaxing night in. But for Taylor Pendleton '25, his Friday nights involve a drive home to New Hampshire, where he spends hours on the ice training for curling.