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An Enduring Mission
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Are you an admitted student ready to take the next step? Submit your enrollment deposit by May 1. We’re excited to welcome you to the Salve community!
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How a Salve Education is Different
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we are guided by their vision to work for a world that is harmonious, just and merciful.
Our Values
100+
Salve offers more than 100 degree programs including majors, minors and graduate options.
Find Your Program
96%
96% of 2024 graduates are employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.
A Salve Education Delivers
We are proud to have 20 NCAA Division III varsity teams in the premier New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Plus club and intramural sports open to everyone!
Seahawk Spirit
Explore Our Academic Programs
Deeply invested in your success, our dedicated faculty inspire you to make an impact locally, regionally and around the globe. Discover our wide range of undergraduate majors and minors, online graduate programs, professional certificates and doctoral programs.
See all academic programs
Undergraduate Majors and Minors
Graduate and Professional Studies Programs
A Community that Welcomes People of All Beliefs
At Salve, we live out our deeply rooted values and uphold a mission inspired by our Catholic heritage and the enduring vision of the Sisters of Mercy. Our mission statement affirms that we are a community that "welcomes people of all beliefs ... seeks wisdom and promotes universal justice." All members of our Salve family are respected and valued.
Our Mission
Salve Compass - at the Heart of Your Education
Every undergraduate student participates in Salve Compass, our four-year experience that connects your college education to a successful, fulfilling career after graduation. From the day you arrive to the day you graduate, the Salve Compass program will help you explore your values, develop your skills and participate in hands-on experiences so you are ready for your next step.
College to Career
Newport, Rhode Island, the Classic Coast
Welcome to the perfect college town! Salve has a deep connection to its home in Newport, Rhode lsland. Explore the storied landscape of the island, which began as a leading port in colonial America and transformed into a bustling hub of cultural activity and artistic life.
Our Amazing Location
Exceptional Alumni Outcomes
Our academic, advising and experiential learning approach provides our students with the technical knowledge they need plus the critical thinking skills that only a liberal arts education can cultivate. Across our fields of study – from social work to business administration to dance – our alumni succeed and lead in their fields.
Careers & Outcomes
Find Your Place Here
Whether you want to spend your college years in a historic, oceanside location, be part of a supportive, student-centered community or enjoy an academic experience that combines challenging courses, hands-on learning and small class sizes, going to Salve means you’ll love where you study.
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Katherine
Clifford
Nursing major
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Jonathan
Hammel
Accounting major
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Simar
Jagpal
Finance major
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Alumni Making Waves
Careers & Outcomes
Andrew Siaba '19, '20 (MBA)
Senior manager, financial crimes digital asset surveillance, Fidelity Investments
“The finance program at Salve was vital in my development and I couldn’t ask for a better college experience. The classes and content allowed me to collaborate and communicate with peers, which is invaluable when it came to the workforce. I truly felt the targeted courses allowed me to develop my skills in all facets of the finance industry and prepare me for life after Salve. When joining Fidelity, I had the foundation I needed to hit the ground running. The program not only developed my technical skills, but the interpersonal skills I needed to lead a conversation and command a room. The program pushed me to be the best I could be, which has allowed me to take a management role in my young career. I frequently go back and speak with students as I want to give back any way I can as so much was done for me. I am very proud to have gone through this prestigious program.”
Maraline Burke '22
Post-anesthesia care nurse, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
"My capstone experience at Rhode Island Hospital in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit is my most treasured educational experience because of how much I learned from the registered nurses on that floor. In this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I watched in awe as registered nurses and physician assistants worked together to stabilize patients after open-heart surgery, seemingly helping to bring their patients back to life."
Tyler Hertzwig '19
Environmental scientist, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
While at Salve, Hertzwig interned at the Department of Environmental Management, helping discover and identify pest plants in nurseries across Rhode Island. After graduation he stayed with the department, rising to agriculture marketing specialist, then taking on expanded responsibilities as an environmental scientist. In this role, he is Rhode Island’s state apiary/honeybee inspector, working on state and federal studies for honeybee diseases and pests that pose a threat to apiculture (beekeeping).
Lia-Sophie Keller '23, '24 (M)
Special agent, Homeland Security Investigations
"Going into my career, I felt very well prepared, and I seemed to be adjusting quicker than some students who came from different universities. Rather than just learning about criminal law and procedure and the American judicial system, I learned what it would really be like to be a part of it. The faculty did an amazing job of building the whole person. It wasn’t just about academics – it was about preparing us for real-world challenges. Salve gave me everything I needed to get to where I am today."
Read more about Keller's Salve experience.
Matthew Desorcy '24
Actor, Trinity Repertory Company
Matthew Desorcy is an actor, composer and musician. As his senior thesis, he published "Strike and Onward," an original piece from his full symphony titled "CAUTION: Actors at Play," which can be heard on all streaming platforms. He has joined Trinity Repertory Company as a seasonal performer.
Featured News
Featured
Salve helps nursing students lower education cost, establish pathways to employment
April 20, 2026
Scholars Network employer-sponsored loan repayment program also helps strengthen Rhode Island's nursing workforce.
News
BankNewport, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan join Salve's Health and Wellness Community Outreach program
April 22, 2026
News
How reef balls and Christmas trees can help R.I. battle sea level rise and erosion
April 16, 2026
News
Journalist and author Ray Suarez to deliver Commencement address
April 14, 2026
View all news and stories
Skip to main site navigation
Skip to main content
Home
An Enduring Mission
for a Changing World
Request Information
Visit & Tour
Apply
Start your next chapter
Are you an admitted student ready to take the next step? Submit your enrollment deposit by May 1. We’re excited to welcome you to the Salve community!
Submit your deposit
How a Salve Education is Different
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, we are guided by their vision to work for a world that is harmonious, just and merciful.
Our Values
100+
Salve offers more than 100 degree programs including majors, minors and graduate options.
Find Your Program
96%
96% of 2024 graduates are employed or attending graduate school within six months of graduation.
A Salve Education Delivers
We are proud to have 20 NCAA Division III varsity teams in the premier New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC). Plus club and intramural sports open to everyone!
Seahawk Spirit
Explore Our Academic Programs
Deeply invested in your success, our dedicated faculty inspire you to make an impact locally, regionally and around the globe. Discover our wide range of undergraduate majors and minors, online graduate programs, professional certificates and doctoral programs.
See all academic programs
Undergraduate Majors and Minors
Graduate and Professional Studies Programs
A Community that Welcomes People of All Beliefs
At Salve, we live out our deeply rooted values and uphold a mission inspired by our Catholic heritage and the enduring vision of the Sisters of Mercy. Our mission statement affirms that we are a community that "welcomes people of all beliefs ... seeks wisdom and promotes universal justice." All members of our Salve family are respected and valued.
Our Mission
Salve Compass - at the Heart of Your Education
Every undergraduate student participates in Salve Compass, our four-year experience that connects your college education to a successful, fulfilling career after graduation. From the day you arrive to the day you graduate, the Salve Compass program will help you explore your values, develop your skills and participate in hands-on experiences so you are ready for your next step.
College to Career
Newport, Rhode Island, the Classic Coast
Welcome to the perfect college town! Salve has a deep connection to its home in Newport, Rhode lsland. Explore the storied landscape of the island, which began as a leading port in colonial America and transformed into a bustling hub of cultural activity and artistic life.
Our Amazing Location
Exceptional Alumni Outcomes
Our academic, advising and experiential learning approach provides our students with the technical knowledge they need plus the critical thinking skills that only a liberal arts education can cultivate. Across our fields of study – from social work to business administration to dance – our alumni succeed and lead in their fields.
Careers & Outcomes
Find Your Place Here
Whether you want to spend your college years in a historic, oceanside location, be part of a supportive, student-centered community or enjoy an academic experience that combines challenging courses, hands-on learning and small class sizes, going to Salve means you’ll love where you study.
Click to play the video
Katherine
Clifford
Nursing major
Click to close the video
Click to play the video
Jonathan
Hammel
Accounting major
Click to close the video
Click to play the video
Simar
Jagpal
Finance major
Click to close the video
Alumni Making Waves
Careers & Outcomes
Andrew Siaba '19, '20 (MBA)
Senior manager, financial crimes digital asset surveillance, Fidelity Investments
“The finance program at Salve was vital in my development and I couldn’t ask for a better college experience. The classes and content allowed me to collaborate and communicate with peers, which is invaluable when it came to the workforce. I truly felt the targeted courses allowed me to develop my skills in all facets of the finance industry and prepare me for life after Salve. When joining Fidelity, I had the foundation I needed to hit the ground running. The program not only developed my technical skills, but the interpersonal skills I needed to lead a conversation and command a room. The program pushed me to be the best I could be, which has allowed me to take a management role in my young career. I frequently go back and speak with students as I want to give back any way I can as so much was done for me. I am very proud to have gone through this prestigious program.”
Maraline Burke '22
Post-anesthesia care nurse, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
"My capstone experience at Rhode Island Hospital in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit is my most treasured educational experience because of how much I learned from the registered nurses on that floor. In this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I watched in awe as registered nurses and physician assistants worked together to stabilize patients after open-heart surgery, seemingly helping to bring their patients back to life."
Tyler Hertzwig '19
Environmental scientist, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
While at Salve, Hertzwig interned at the Department of Environmental Management, helping discover and identify pest plants in nurseries across Rhode Island. After graduation he stayed with the department, rising to agriculture marketing specialist, then taking on expanded responsibilities as an environmental scientist. In this role, he is Rhode Island’s state apiary/honeybee inspector, working on state and federal studies for honeybee diseases and pests that pose a threat to apiculture (beekeeping).
Lia-Sophie Keller '23, '24 (M)
Special agent, Homeland Security Investigations
"Going into my career, I felt very well prepared, and I seemed to be adjusting quicker than some students who came from different universities. Rather than just learning about criminal law and procedure and the American judicial system, I learned what it would really be like to be a part of it. The faculty did an amazing job of building the whole person. It wasn’t just about academics – it was about preparing us for real-world challenges. Salve gave me everything I needed to get to where I am today."
Read more about Keller's Salve experience.
Matthew Desorcy '24
Actor, Trinity Repertory Company
Matthew Desorcy is an actor, composer and musician. As his senior thesis, he published "Strike and Onward," an original piece from his full symphony titled "CAUTION: Actors at Play," which can be heard on all streaming platforms. He has joined Trinity Repertory Company as a seasonal performer.
Featured News
Featured
Salve helps nursing students lower education cost, establish pathways to employment
April 20, 2026
Scholars Network employer-sponsored loan repayment program also helps strengthen Rhode Island's nursing workforce.
News
BankNewport, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan join Salve's Health and Wellness Community Outreach program
April 22, 2026
News
How reef balls and Christmas trees can help R.I. battle sea level rise and erosion
April 16, 2026
News
Journalist and author Ray Suarez to deliver Commencement address
April 14, 2026
View all news and stories