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Providence College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Rhode Island

Providence College

  • Private
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
50.9%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹59,69,378Out-of-state
Students
4,229Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Providence College is a private Catholic university in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1917 by the Dominican Order and the Diocese of Providence, it offers 47 undergraduate majors and 17 graduate programs.
The college requires all of its undergraduate students to complete 16 credits in the Development of Western Civilization, a major part of the college's core curriculum. In the spring of 2021, it enrolled 4,128 undergraduate students and 688 graduate students for a total enrollment of 4,816 students. In athletics, Providence College competes in NCAA Division I, and is a founding member of the original Big East Conference and Hockey East. It was part of the original six other basketball-centric Catholic colleges which broke off from the original Big East (today's American Athletic Conference) to form the current Big East at the start of the 2013–14 academic year.

Admissions planning estimate

50.9% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 17.8%–84%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 48.72%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 48.7% (6,075/12,469; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

51 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 12,521
Offered a place 6,372
Enrolled 1,223

19.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1250-1390
4001600
ACT composite29-32
136

What a year costs

₹77,53,147 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹59,69,378
  • Housing₹16,75,747
  • Books & supplies₹1,08,022
Sticker price ₹77,53,147
After aid (average) ₹45,57,862

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹59,69,378
Out-of-state ₹59,69,378

Average aid awarded: ₹38,88,315 a year.

Outcomes and support

94%
Retention
85.8%
Graduation
44%
Get financial aid
90%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 79.2%
Hispanic 8.8%
Unknown 3.9%
Multiracial 2.6%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Native American 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Community Organization and Advocacybachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminologybachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering Sciencebachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Fire Protectionbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Theological and Ministerial Studiesbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate50.89%
Total Applicants12521
Admitted Applicants6372
Enrolled Applicants1223
Application Fee₹6,575
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1250
SAT Composite 75th %1390
ACT Composite 25th %29
ACT Composite 75th %32

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹59,69,378
Out-of-State Tuition₹59,69,378
Average Housing Cost₹16,75,747
Books & Supplies₹1,08,022
Average Net Price₹45,57,862
Students Receiving Aid44%
Average Aid Awarded₹38,88,315
Out-of-State Students90%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.39%
Asian1.32%
Hispanic8.82%
White79.24%
Multiracial2.58%
Native American0.05%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International1.68%
Unknown Race3.85%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate85.82%
Retention Rate93.95%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates4229

Contact

Street Address1 Cunningham Sq
ZIP Code02918
Phone(401) 865-2535
Websitehttps://www.providence.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/