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Providence College
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  • 4 Year
  • PROVIDENCE, RI

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A
  6. Party Scene
    grade A
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B minus
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C minus
  11. Student Life
    grade A minus
  12. Safety
    grade B

About

1 CUNNINGHAM SQ
PROVIDENCE, RI 02918
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Big East Conference
From Providence College

PROVIDENCE COLLEGE IS A PLACE FOR SEEKERS

We are a community of thinkers and problem-solvers, unafraid to ask tough questions and seek big answers. Inspired by this unquenchable curiosity and guided by Veritas, or Truth, we are we examine ideas and challenge assumptions. Our hearts and minds are open to diverse perspectives to gain a broader understanding of our history and what’s next.

At Providence, through myriad ways to get involved on campus, you’ll invest in a future as you define it. AND you’ll find a lifelong community among our Friar Family. Where endless pathways and opportunities meet immersive experiences, we turn faith and contemplation into action.

For those who are curious about the world around them, about the past, about the future:

HERE, YOU’LL FIND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR.

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Providence College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
November 1
Acceptance Rate
58%
SAT Range
1120-1330
ACT Range
26-31
Application Fee
$65
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$39,566 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$30,997 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
83%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 46 responses
42%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 64 responses
53%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 64 responses

Majors

The Development of Western Civ Program

academic spotlight

A Providence College education teaches students HOW to think, not WHAT to think. It prepares graduates to hear more when they listen, reach deeper when they think, and say more when they speak. The Development of Western Civilization (DWC) program, which invites students to explore human history through literature, philosophy, theology, and art, is at the heart of this preparation.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    0%
  • On Campus
    100%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
4,067 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
178
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
17%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 45 responses
  • Preppy rich kids yet friendly to all
    27%
  • Preppy rich private school kids
    20%
  • Kind, Genuine
    13%
  • Lacking diversity
    9%
  • Typically rich, white, preppy kids
    9%
  • A little superficial
    7%
  • Preppy/rich/rude, sexual harassment/assault
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
95%
Poll
97%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 60 responses
Poll
59%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 86 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 49 responses
  • Rich white preppy kids
    61%
  • Awesome
    14%
  • Family
    8%
  • Home away from home
    4%
  • Life changing
    4%
  • Alcohol and party driven
    2%
  • Rich close-minded kids
    2%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$64,100 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
89%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
96%
National
83%
86%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 35 responses

Providence College Reviews

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