School Information

74.6
Total Enrollment 4,900
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Providence College

http://www.providence.edu
1 Cunningham Square, Providence, Rhode Island 02918-0001
(401) 865-1000

Providence College is a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education. Committed to fostering academic excellence through the sciences and humanities, the College provides a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. The College actively cultivates intellectual, spiritual, ethical, and aesthetic values within the context of the Judaeo-Christian heritage. These values are nurtured by the unique tradition of the Dominican Order which emphasizes quality teaching and scholarship. Providence College recognizes the unity of the human family that proceeds from its one Creator. It therefore encourages the deepest respect for the essential ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At Providence College, 75.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 56.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $17,243), and 51% receive loans ($6,555 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $11,360.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Providence College is $25,679 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 8,376 people applied to Providence College. Of the applicants, 60.0% were admitted (66.0% male & 56.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (19.0% male and 19.0% female)

Of the 4,238 undergraduate students at Providence College, 10.0% are part-time. A majority (93.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 72.0% of the 662 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     13.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     91.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     67.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     85.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     87.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     88.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 401-865-2535
Admissions Office Email pcadmiss@providence.edu
Admissions Office Address Office of Admission Harkins Hall 103 1 Cunningham Square Providence, RI 02918
Admissions Website http://www.providence.edu/Admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.providence.edu/net/PC-AppGuide.pdf
Application Fee $55

In order to be accepted to Providence College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Providence College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 630
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 530
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 540
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 23
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
 
Providence College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 8
American/United States Studies/Civilization 7
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 77
Biochemistry 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 74
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 1 315 43
Accounting 52
Business Administration and Management, General 1 84 43
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General 75
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 103
Organizational Behavior Studies 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 1
Organizational Communication, General 1
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Science 2
Education 82 142
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 40
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 9
Mathematics Teacher Education 13
Music Teacher Education 4
Reading Teacher Education 16
Secondary Education and Teaching 27 15
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 14
Special Education and Teaching, General 51 35
Engineering 3
Engineering Physics 3
English language and literature/letters 74
English Language and Literature, General 74
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10
French Language and Literature 2
Italian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 8
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 41
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 41
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 0
History 56 28
History, General 56 28
Legal professions and studies 0
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1 46
General Studies 9
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 9
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 28
Mathematics and statistics 13
Mathematics, General 13
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 29
International/Global Studies 25
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
Systems Science and Theory 0
Philosophy and religious studies 10 9
Philosophy 10
Religion/Religious Studies 9
Physical sciences 4
Chemistry, General 4
Psychology 41
Psychology, General 41
Public administration and social service professions 0 35
Community Organization and Advocacy 0 11
Public Administration
Social Work 24
Security and protective services 0 2
Fire Science/Fire-fighting 0 2
Social sciences 145
Economics, General 30
Political Science and Government, General 70
Social Sciences, General 22
Sociology 23
Theology and religious vocations 6 2
Bible/Biblical Studies 1
Pastoral Studies/Counseling 0
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 2
Theology/Theological Studies 4 1
Visual and performing arts 19
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics 0
Drawing 0
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 1
Music, General 7
Painting 2
Photography 0
Printmaking 1
Sculpture 0
Visual and Performing Arts, General 5
 
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