Providence College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #906 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #274 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #243 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 12 | In Rhode Island |
| #2 of 6 | In Providence |
| #107 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 161 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 49%
- Undergraduates
- 4,191
- Graduates
- 444
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.providence.edu
Providence College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Providence College has an acceptance rate of 49% and is among the top 15% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 52% | 46% |
| Applicants | 12,469 | 5,206 | 7,263 |
| Admissions | 6,075 | 2,708 | 3,367 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,191 | 519 | 672 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
191 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
59 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
264 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1250
or below
75% of them
had 1400
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Providence College are 1250-1400 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
79 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 28
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Providence College are 28-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3666 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 374 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 150 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 145 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 142 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 86 (2%) |
| Asian | 67 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Providence College is $46,645 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,070 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,408 |
| $48-75K | $24,086 |
| $75-110K | $33,480 |
| $110K+ | $53,195 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $59,830 | $12,210 |
| Tuition in-state | $59,830 | $12,210 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $59,830 | $12,210 |
| Fee in-district | $1,018 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,018 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,018 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,356 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,150 |
| Room charge | $9,870 |
| Meal charge | $7,280 |
Providence College majors
Providence College has granted 990 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 254 master's across 15 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Providence College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 100 | 104 | |
| Finance, General | 156 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 125 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 108 | ||
| Psychology, General | 89 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 53 | ||
| Accounting | 52 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 51 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 38 | 4 | |
| Economics, General | 36 | ||
| History, General | 23 | 10 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 30 | ||
| Business Statistics | 23 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 22 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | ||
| Creative Writing | 11 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 5 | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 6 | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Social Work | 9 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | 5 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 7 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | 3 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 1 | |
| Music Technology | 2 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 2 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 1 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 1 | ||
| International Public Health & International Health | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Sports Communication | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 6 | 990 | 254 |
Providence College has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 88% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Providence College is a world-class research university with 33,207 scientific papers published and 905,473 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Psychology, Pathology, Computer Science, Chemistry, Genetics, Engineering, and Surgery.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 269 | 2606 |
| 1993 | 273 | 2841 |
| 1994 | 282 | 3136 |
| 1995 | 346 | 3588 |
| 1996 | 363 | 4288 |
| 1997 | 353 | 4710 |
| 1998 | 360 | 5517 |
| 1999 | 408 | 6159 |
| 2000 | 401 | 7357 |
| 2001 | 376 | 7749 |
| 2002 | 533 | 8693 |
| 2003 | 568 | 9855 |
| 2004 | 597 | 11028 |
| 2005 | 664 | 13127 |
| 2006 | 809 | 15353 |
| 2007 | 740 | 17647 |
| 2008 | 701 | 20573 |
| 2009 | 682 | 22516 |
| 2010 | 747 | 24931 |
| 2011 | 847 | 27428 |
| 2012 | 868 | 30174 |
| 2013 | 949 | 32573 |
| 2014 | 1069 | 34904 |
| 2015 | 1137 | 36688 |
| 2016 | 1152 | 38414 |
| 2017 | 1278 | 41936 |
| 2018 | 1485 | 44418 |
| 2019 | 1522 | 51909 |
| 2020 | 1826 | 63023 |
| 2021 | 1885 | 70255 |
| 2022 | 1792 | 68418 |
| 2023 | 2004 | 71416 |
| 2024 | 1693 | 69271 |
Providence College alumni
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Janeane Garofalo
- Occupations
- political activistfilm directorwritercomedianfilm producer
- Biography
-
Janeane Garofalo is an American comedian, actress, and former co-host on Air America Radio's The Majority Report. The accolades she has received include nominations for two Primetime Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
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Patrick J. Kennedy
- Enrolled in Providence College
- In 1991 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Patrick Joseph Kennedy II is an American retired politician and mental health advocate. From 1995 to 2011, he served as a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Rhode Island's 1st congressional district, and was the first Generation X member of congress when he took office in 1995. He is a former member of the Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission and a co-founder of One Mind, a mental health nonprofit.
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John O'Hurley
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorvoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
John George O'Hurley Jr. is an American actor, comedian, singer, author, game show host, and television personality. He is known for his portrayal of J. Peterman on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld, his voice acting as the original King Neptune on SpongeBob SquarePants, and for hosting the game show Family Feud from 2006 to 2010. O'Hurley also hosted To Tell the Truth from 2000 to 2002 in syndication.
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Billy Donovan
- Occupations
- basketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
William John Donovan Jr. is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach of the Chicago Bulls of the NBA. Before moving to the NBA, he served as the head basketball coach at the University of Florida from 1996 to 2015, and led his Florida Gator teams to back-to-back NCAA championships in 2006 and 2007, as well as an NCAA championship appearance in 2000.
General info
| Alternative names | PC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1917 |
| Motto | Veritas Truth |
| Colors | black, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 1,026 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Cunningham Square Providence, Rhode Island, 02918-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 191,000 |
| Phone | 4018651000 |