Providence College

Providence, RI

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Acceptance Rate

49%

Enrollment

4,170

Graduation Rate

88%

Student-Faculty Ratio

11:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$87,054

Retention Rate

91%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1250–1400

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)28–32

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$60,848

Out-of-State Tuition

$60,848

Avg Net Price

$45,538

Room & Board

$17,150

Total COA

$76,667

Median Debt

$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$26,070

$30,001–48,000

$23,408

$48,001–75,000

$24,086

$75,001–110,000

$33,480

$110,001+

$53,195

Pell Grant Rate: 13%

Federal Loan Rate: 55%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$77,998

Estimated Net Price$45,538 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

88%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$87,054

Retention Rate

91%

Median Debt

$27,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

43.0%

Biology

13.9%

Social Sciences

11.4%

Psychology

8.6%

Health Professions

5.3%

Education

4.9%

English

2.5%

History

2.2%

Public Administration & Social Services

1.6%

Computer Science

1.0%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Finance and Financial Management Services	184	$83,063
Marketing	124	$76,266
Biology, General	86	$74,656
Business Administration, Management and Operations	81	$70,831
Accounting and Related Services	74	$83,682
Psychology, General	64	$58,954
Health and Medical Administrative Services	61	$72,871
Political Science and Government	59	$61,041
Economics	48	$90,036
Special Education and Teaching	46	$55,130
History	33	$65,233
English Language and Literature, General	29	$50,679
Sociology	23	$58,988
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	18	—
International/Global Studies	18	$57,788

Demographics

Men 46%Women 54%

White

79.4%

Black

3.2%

Hispanic

8.4%

Asian

1.5%

Two or More

2.6%

International

1.5%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01

EDII2026-01-15

EA2025-11-01

RD2026-01-15

App Fee (Domestic)$70

App Fee (International)$70

2 required essays

Required

Providence College values each student’s willingness to embrace and learn from different viewpoints. What experiences or perspectives do you believe individuals from diverse backgrounds bring to a community or organization? And how will your unique background positively impact others at Providence College?

Required

Providence College thrives on the energy of those who seek. How will you contribute to our vibrant campus life and intellectual culture in the years ahead?