Providence College

4-years Private College In Providence, RI

Providence College (referred to as Providence) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Providence, RI. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Providence College is $60,848. The school has a total enrollment of 4,473 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at Providence College is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$60,848 (2023)
Acceptance Rate52.78%
Student Population4,473
Test Scores1,320 (SAT) 30 (ACT)
Graduation Rate85%
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Providence College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1933 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Providence College is $60,848 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Providence College is $12,210 for academic year 2021-2022. Providence College offers the alternative tuition plans. 74 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $32,002 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Providence College is 52.78% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.68%. The average SAT score is 1,320 and the average ACT score is 30. Providence College accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 4,473 students are attending at Providence College (3,996 undergraduate students). There are 303 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 177 part-time faculty working for Providence College. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 862 (full-time) and 240 (part-time). The graduation rate at Providence College is 85% and transfer-out rate is 12%. The retention rate is 90% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Providence College offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Providence College offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Providence College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Providence College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers