Providence College

Providence, RI · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website

Admission rate: 51%; Accessible
Average net price: $49,594; per year, after aid
Graduation rate: 86%
Median earnings: $90,260; 10 years after enrolling

Providence College is a private nonprofit college in Providence, RI with 4,229 undergraduates. It admits 51% of applicants, and admitted students average 1346 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $49,594 per year ($27,565 for families earning under $30,000). 86% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $90,260 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate: 51%; Fall 2024
Testing policy: Test optional; Fall 2024
Applicants: 12,469; Fall 2023
Admitted: 6,075; Fall 2023
Yield: 20%; of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing630–700

200800

SAT Math620–690

200800

ACT Composite29–32

136

What Providence College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

High school recordRequired
High school GPARequired
College-prep courseworkRequired
Class rankConsidered
Essay or personal statementRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
Legacy statusConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance: $83,479; sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees: $65,960

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k$27,565
$30–48k$20,442
$48–75k$24,571
$75–110k$37,259
$110k+$57,392

Get a personal estimate with Providence College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 86%
Freshman retention: 94%
Median earnings: $90,260; 10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt: $27,000; at graduation

Students

Undergraduates: 4,229
Student–faculty ratio: 11:1
Receive Pell grants: 15%

White79%
Hispanic9%
Black2%
Asian1%

Providence College FAQ

What is Providence College's acceptance rate?+

Providence College admits 51% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Providence College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 630–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 620–690 on SAT Math; the average total is 1346.

What ACT score do you need for Providence College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–32.

Is Providence College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Providence College?+

In Fall 2023, 12,469 students applied to Providence College and 6,075 were admitted; 1,197 enrolled.

Does Providence College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Providence College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Providence College require an essay?+

Providence College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Providence College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $83,479 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $49,594.

What is Providence College's graduation rate?+

86% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
IPEDS unit ID 217402 · How we use this data