Providence Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 50.89%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1330. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $63,550
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Providence:
- Total Enrollment: 4,666, including 45 online students
- 4,236 Undergraduate, 430 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.3% men, 54.7% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 86%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 12%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 94%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 96 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 18 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Providence Overview
Providence College (Providence) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Providence, RI. Providence College was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Providence's tuition & fees is $63,550 for the academic year 2024-2025. 78% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $32,482.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,666 and the students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%).
Providence's acceptance rate is 50.89% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.19%. The median SAT score is 1330 and the ACT score is 31.
Providence ranked 3rd in Rhode Island Colleges rankings. Providence College is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Providence College is $63,550. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,440.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $66,372 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,794.
| Undergraduate | $63,550 |
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| Graduate | $13,440 |
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| Undergraduate | $66,372 |
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| Graduate | $14,794 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Providence College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Providence
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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