Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island
4-year Private university

Overview

Providence College is a private institution established in 1917 with suburban setting located at Providence. It is ranked 1 in Regional Universities North in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $50,390 (2018). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,306. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#1 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Suburban
Location Providence, Rhode Island
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1917
Selectivity Low
Size Small
4,079 Undergraduates

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$67,236
Cost of Attendance
$35,848
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $50,390
Outstate Tuition Fee $50,390
Room and Board Fees $14,700
$60,700 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

55% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$65 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.41 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

90 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Students who have studied entirely in English throughout secondary school

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
15
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Early Decision II Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Apr
15
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$32,640 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$27,732 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $67,236
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
86% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 1
Forms to be submitted CSS, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Albertus Magnus scholarships
Total Worth $20,000 per year
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Consistent A- to A grades throughout high school in all subjects and have taken an extremely rigorous program of study
Requirement for maintenance meet the GPA and academic progress requirements
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Roddy Scholarship
Total Worth Tuition, fees, room and board costs
Eligibility Freshmen aspiring a career in Medical Profession
Minimum Criteria Outstanding academic achievement in high school
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Feinstein Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000
Eligibility Freshmen majoring in Public and Community Service Studies
Minimum Criteria Significant commitment to community service, a proven record of community involvement, and a strong high school academic record
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed Yes
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Not Available

Students

4,079 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
92% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
84% Students graduate within 6 years