Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Online | providence.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Providence College is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Roman Catholic faith. In the most recent statistical year 11,129 prospective students applied, and 6,453 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,040 enrolled in the school. 4,205 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 466 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $55,040 plus fees of $948. Providence is ranked 128 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Providence is rated within the top 24% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Providence College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#128 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#100 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Rhode Island
#3 in Best Private Colleges in Rhode Island
#322 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Value Colleges in Rhode Island
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1120/1330 |
| ACT | 26/31 |
| GPA | 3.47 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 |
| Other Fees | $948 |
| Room and Board | $16,060 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,212 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,410 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 33% |
| Social Sciences | 13% |
| Education | 9% |
| Biology | 6% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217402 IPEDS survey data for Providence College.
Current students may use the Providence College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.