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Providence College
Providence, RIPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Moderately Selective • 51% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Providence College is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Providence, RI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 51%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
51% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading630 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math620 - 690
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 32
1typical 50% range36
51%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing44% of degrees
Social Sciences15% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,118
Earnings 5yr: $111,415
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,245
Earnings 5yr: $97,691
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,021
Earnings 5yr: $100,232
Debt: $27,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,590
Earnings 5yr: $105,070
Debt: $26,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $93,757
Earnings 5yr: $88,809
Debt: $27,000
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,503
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,629
Earnings 5yr: $91,768
Debt: $27,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,228
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,119
Earnings 5yr: $81,311
Debt: $27,000
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,956
Earnings 5yr: $71,726
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,637
Earnings 5yr: $78,163
Debt: $27,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,165
Earnings 5yr: $83,457
Debt: $27,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,356
Earnings 5yr: $57,571
Debt: N/A
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,281
Earnings 5yr: $71,548
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,545
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,750
Earnings 5yr: $66,380
Debt: $27,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,017
Earnings 5yr: $62,004
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,746
Earnings 5yr: $69,424
Debt: $27,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,736
Earnings 5yr: $57,791
Debt: $25,500
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,111
Earnings 5yr: $65,375
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$48,523
In-State Tuition$63,550
Out-of-State Tuition$63,550
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
13%
Pell Grants
57%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$69,326
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$87,054
Completion Signals
86%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
94%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$292/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$144,617
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