Salve Regina University: what international applicants need

What are Salve Regina University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Salve Regina University has 4 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 1, 2026, Early Action II on January 5, 2027, and Regular Decision on February 1, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Salve Regina University's acceptance rate?

68.2% for students who started in fall 2024: Salve Regina University admitted 4,228 of its 6,202 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Salve Regina University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Salve Regina University is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (February 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Salve Regina University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 560–650 in Math and 600–680 in Reading and Writing (16% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 26–29.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Salve Regina University's application fee for international students?

Salve Regina University charges international applicants no application fee (US applicants pay $50).

Which English tests does Salve Regina University accept?

Salve Regina University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Salve Regina University require?

Salve Regina University requires one teacher recommendation and a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Salve Regina University require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Salve Regina University requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Salve Regina University have?

70 of Salve Regina University's 2,135 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 3.3%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Salve Regina University cost for international students?

Salve Regina University's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $50,100, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $18,550. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $74,136 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source