ROTC at Salve Regina University
Newport, RI · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Salve Regina University students join Army ROTC at University of Rhode Island.
Cross-town & partner options
Salve Regina University students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 11.7 miROTC outcomes
Students at Salve Regina University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 2.6 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 4.4 students start ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 68% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,160–1,330 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 26–29 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $50,100 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $50,100 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 77% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Salve Regina University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Salve Regina University has 2,121 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Salve Regina University takes part.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Up to $10,000 |
| Graduate | All programs | Up to $500 |
| Doctorate | All programs | Up to $1,500 |
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Salve Regina University: FAQ
Does Salve Regina University have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Salve Regina University students join Army ROTC at University of Rhode Island.
Which ROTC branches can Salve Regina University students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at University of Rhode Island, 12 mi).
Is ROTC at Salve Regina University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Salve Regina University and train with the unit at University of Rhode Island.
School links and location
These links belong to Salve Regina University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
salve.edu
- Admissions
salve.edu
- Apply
salve.edu
- Financial aid
salve.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Newport, RI 02840-4192
IPEDS UNITID: 217536
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