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Salve Regina University

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No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

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In-Person or Virtual

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ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

Study Abroad

Training

Individual instruction in voice or instruments from beginning to advanced levels

Multiple ensembles: University Chorus, Madrigals, a cappella groups, jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra

Perform at historic Casino Theatre and venues around Newport

Only 38 credits required — room for double major or minor

Professional Development

Salve Compass program connects college to career across all four years

Alumni active in teaching, music business, recording and performance

Combined bachelor's/master's program available with special education

Study Abroad

Short-term study abroad in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria

150+ study abroad programs in 30 countries

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

77%

Enrollment

2.1K

Earnings

$73K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$54,600

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$80,886

Before aid

Average net price

$36,967

After aid

Cost Attendance · salve.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated 3d ago

Program Highlights

Training

Individual instruction in voice or instruments from beginning to advanced levels

Multiple ensembles: University Chorus, Madrigals, a cappella groups, jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra

Perform at historic Casino Theatre and venues around Newport

Only 38 credits required — room for double major or minor

Professional Development

Salve Compass program connects college to career across all four years

Alumni active in teaching, music business, recording and performance

Combined bachelor's/master's program available with special education

Study Abroad

Short-term study abroad in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria

150+ study abroad programs in 30 countries

Program Highlights

Training

Individual instruction in voice or instruments from beginning to advanced levels

Multiple ensembles: University Chorus, Madrigals, a cappella groups, jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra

Perform at historic Casino Theatre and venues around Newport

Only 38 credits required — room for double major or minor

Professional Development

Salve Compass program connects college to career across all four years

Alumni active in teaching, music business, recording and performance

Combined bachelor's/master's program available with special education

Study Abroad

Short-term study abroad in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria

150+ study abroad programs in 30 countries

Key Info

Enrollment Term

University AppApplication

Apply

Common App School Website

Fee

$50

Deadline

Early application deadlineNov 1, 2026

Early Action IIJan 5, 2027

Regular DecisionFeb 1, 2027

First Year Applicants · salve.edu

Program AppApplication

Deadline

ED/EA I Supporting MaterialsNov 15, 2026

EA II Supporting MaterialsJan 15, 2027

Regular Decision Supporting MaterialsFeb 15, 2027

Music Auditions · salve.edu

Audition Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Songs

Requirements

Two Contrasting Pieces

Contrasting may be classic/contemporary, jazz/traditional or upbeat/slower

At the beginning of the video, introduce yourself and credit the composer or arranger

Music Auditions · salve.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Apply via Common App and select music as your major

Complete audition form on student status page

Admission Pathway

Only 38 credits required for the major

Plenty of room to double major or minor in another area

Important Notes

Automatically considered for Visual and Performing Arts scholarship

Recipients notified at time of admission

What's The Process

Audition Expectations

Submit a video with two contrasting pieces via student status page

After video submission, a virtual interview will be scheduled

In-person auditions may be scheduled with program coordinator

Notification of acceptance at time of university admission

Contact

Program coordinator: Peter Davis — davisp@salve.edu

Scholarship Info

Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship

All music applicants automatically considered

Recipients notified at time of admission

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.53

Admit rate

68%

school-wide

Grad rate

77%

Enrollment

2.1K

Earnings

$73K

10yr after

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$54,600

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$80,886

Before aid

Average net price

$36,967

After aid

Cost Attendance · salve.edu College Scorecard

Training

Individual instruction in voice or instruments from beginning to advanced levels

Multiple ensembles: University Chorus, Madrigals, a cappella groups, jazz ensemble, symphony orchestra

Perform at historic Casino Theatre and venues around Newport

Only 38 credits required — room for double major or minor

Professional Development

Salve Compass program connects college to career across all four years

Alumni active in teaching, music business, recording and performance

Combined bachelor's/master's program available with special education

Study Abroad

Short-term study abroad in Vienna and Salzburg, Austria

150+ study abroad programs in 30 countries

Updated 3d ago