# Providence College

Providence, RI. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/providence-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 51% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 12,469 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 6,075 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 630–700 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 620–690 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 29–32 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $83,479 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $49,594 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $27,565 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $20,442 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $24,571 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $37,259 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $57,392 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 4,229 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 86% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $90,260 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $27,000 (FY2024) |

## What Providence College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 217402. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology