Providence College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #456 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #166 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #144 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #3 of 12 | In Rhode Island |
| #2 of 6 | In Providence |
| #21 of 1,343 | For Astrobiology |
| Top100 | For 30 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 53%
- Undergraduates
- 3,996
- Graduates
- 477
- 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 53% and is among the top 17% 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 | 53% | 56% | 50% |
| Applicants | 11,129 | 4,659 | 6,470 |
| Admissions | 5,874 | 2,619 | 3,255 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,154 | 535 | 619 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
190 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
72 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
313 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1260
or below
75% of them
had 1420
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Providence College are 1260-1420 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
99 or 9%
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 | 3429 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 396 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 166 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 165 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 140 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 91 (2%) |
| Asian | 79 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Providence College is $43,970 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 | $20,260 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,618 |
| $48-75K | $24,965 |
| $75-110K | $33,639 |
| $110K+ | $51,082 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,980 | $11,070 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,980 | $11,070 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,980 | $11,070 |
| Fee in-district | $948 | |
| Fee in-state | $948 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $948 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,507 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,540 |
| Room charge | $9,540 |
| Meal charge | $7,000 |
Providence College majors
Providence College has granted 1,010 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs and 224 master's across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Providence College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 90 | 99 |
| Finance, General | 187 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 87 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 84 | |
| Psychology, General | 79 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 66 | |
| Economics, General | 63 | |
| Accounting | 58 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 58 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 34 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 31 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | |
| History, General | 19 | 7 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 24 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 19 | 4 |
| Social Work | 17 | |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 15 | |
| Mathematics, General | 11 | 1 |
| Urban Education and Leadership | 12 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | |
| Business Statistics | 10 | |
| Computer Science | 10 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 8 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 8 | |
| Environmental Biology | 6 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 6 | |
| Sociology, General | 6 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | 2 |
| Creative Writing | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 5 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | 1 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| History Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |
| Engineering Science | 2 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Criminology | 1 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Sports Communication | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,010 | 224 |
Providence College has a graduation rate of 86%, which is among the 7% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 86% | 84% | 87% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Providence College is a world-class research university with 107,279 scientific papers published and 3,866,253 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Psychology, Genetics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1039 | 15528 |
| 1992 | 1075 | 17573 |
| 1993 | 1097 | 17986 |
| 1994 | 1094 | 19680 |
| 1995 | 1156 | 21152 |
| 1996 | 1296 | 23236 |
| 1997 | 1305 | 24827 |
| 1998 | 1277 | 27765 |
| 1999 | 1407 | 30800 |
| 2000 | 1394 | 34984 |
| 2001 | 1383 | 37657 |
| 2002 | 1710 | 45203 |
| 2003 | 1778 | 49707 |
| 2004 | 1752 | 54727 |
| 2005 | 1911 | 63745 |
| 2006 | 2113 | 70658 |
| 2007 | 2158 | 79720 |
| 2008 | 2186 | 85827 |
| 2009 | 2380 | 96803 |
| 2010 | 2456 | 107481 |
| 2011 | 2802 | 118801 |
| 2012 | 2910 | 131092 |
| 2013 | 3228 | 144553 |
| 2014 | 3442 | 159922 |
| 2015 | 3642 | 170971 |
| 2016 | 4133 | 175965 |
| 2017 | 4494 | 186978 |
| 2018 | 4964 | 205714 |
| 2019 | 5167 | 230775 |
| 2020 | 5805 | 271465 |
| 2021 | 5875 | 302826 |
| 2022 | 5913 | 302800 |
| 2023 | 6080 | 304587 |
Providence College alumni
-
Janeane Garofalo
- Occupations
- political activistvoice actortelevision actorfilm directorcomedian
- Biography
-
Janeane Garofalo is an American comedian, actress, and former co-host on Air America Radio's The Majority Report.
-
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 was elected 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.
-
John O'Hurley
- Occupations
- voice actoractorstage actortelevision actorcomedian
- 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.
-
Billy Donovan
- Occupations
- basketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
William John Donovan Jr. is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He coached previously for the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2015 to 2020. 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 | 965 |
| 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 |