University of Providence: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5977 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1676 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1590 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 12 | In Montana |
| #4944 of 6,655 | For Law |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 562
- Graduates
- 115
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.uprovidence.edu
University of Providence Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Providence has an acceptance rate of 64% and is among the top 26% 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 | 64% | 61% | 66% |
| Applicants | 324 | 125 | 199 |
| Admissions | 208 | 76 | 132 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 108 | 45 | 63 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 6 | 2 |
383 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
259 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 845
or below
75% of them
had 1135
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Providence are 845-1135 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
24 or 21%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Providence are 16-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 518 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 30 (4%) |
| Asian | 27 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 22 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Providence is $21,175 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 | $16,227 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,896 |
| $48-75K | $15,173 |
| $75-110K | $25,482 |
| $110K+ | $25,724 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,618 | $24,237 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,618 | $24,237 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,618 | $24,237 |
| Fee in-district | $400 | |
| Fee in-state | $400 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $400 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 310 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,746 |
| Room charge | $5,608 |
| Meal charge | $5,138 |
University of Providence majors
University of Providence has granted 195 bachelor's degrees across 21 programs and 93 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Providence.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 71 | 32 | |
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 34 | ||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 1 | 2 | 27 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 7 | |
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 12 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 11 | ||
| Epidemiology | 11 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 9 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 5 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | ||
| Computer Science | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 195 | 93 |
University of Providence has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 41% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Providence has published 354 scientific papers with 7,270 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Political Science, Physics, Environmental Science, Law, Philosophy, Computer Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 22 |
| 1993 | 10 | 20 |
| 1994 | 4 | 15 |
| 1995 | 6 | 23 |
| 1996 | 11 | 30 |
| 1997 | 10 | 30 |
| 1998 | 9 | 18 |
| 1999 | 12 | 28 |
| 2000 | 12 | 21 |
| 2001 | 8 | 45 |
| 2002 | 14 | 70 |
| 2003 | 8 | 67 |
| 2004 | 9 | 92 |
| 2005 | 6 | 89 |
| 2006 | 12 | 107 |
| 2007 | 10 | 114 |
| 2008 | 7 | 154 |
| 2009 | 6 | 184 |
| 2010 | 4 | 271 |
| 2011 | 3 | 290 |
| 2012 | 12 | 294 |
| 2013 | 16 | 285 |
| 2014 | 26 | 293 |
| 2015 | 16 | 349 |
| 2016 | 10 | 348 |
| 2017 | 7 | 321 |
| 2018 | 8 | 331 |
| 2019 | 7 | 365 |
| 2020 | 5 | 458 |
| 2021 | 6 | 539 |
| 2022 | 4 | 500 |
| 2023 | 5 | 527 |
| 2024 | 14 | 481 |
Notable alumni
-
Jon Tester
- Enrolled in the University of Providence
- In 1978 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in music
- Occupations
- politicianfarmerteacher
- Biography
-
Raymond Jon Tester is an American politician and farmer who served from 2007 to 2025 as a United States senator from Montana and from 2005 to 2007 as president of the Montana Senate. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the most recent Democrat to hold statewide or congressional office in Montana. Tester served in the Montana Senate from 1999 to 2007.
-
Paul G. Hatfield
- Occupations
- judgepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Paul Gerhart Hatfield was an American attorney, politician, and jurist. He served briefly as United States Senator from Montana in 1978, and then as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Montana.
-
Jerry D. Roe
- Biography
-
Jerry D. Roe is currently an adjunct professor at Lansing Community College and is best known for his 10-year stint from 1969 to 1979 as the executive director of the Michigan Republican Party. Roe is sometimes called "Mr. Republican" and was declared a Michiganian of the Year by the Detroit News in 1986. He is the father of Jason Roe, former chief of staff to United States Representative Tom Feeney and former deputy campaign manager of the 2008 presidential primary campaign of Mitt Romney.
General info
| Alternative names | 2017 The University UGF as of July 1 has a new name - The University of Providence |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 |
| Motto | In lumine tuo, videmus lumen In Thy Light We See Light |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 162 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1301 20th St S Great Falls, Montana, 59405-4996 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 60,000 |
| Phone | 4067618210 |
| Fax | +1 (406) 791 5393 |