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Providence College

Providence, Rhode Island · Private · 4,229 undergrads

Providence College admits 51% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Providence College?

51% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1250–1390 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

12,521 applied, 6,372 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Providence College cost?

$49,594 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $83,479.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$27,565
$30,000–$48,000$20,442
$48,000–$75,000$24,571
$75,000–$110,000$37,259
over $110,000$57,392

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Providence College due?

Not checked yet

We haven't checked Providence College's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Jan 15 and the early round Nov 1. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site

Every Providence College deadline

Last year's dates: Common Data Set 2024-25.

Does Providence College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Providence College's fall 2027 rule yet. Providence College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Providence College's site

What it's like

4,229
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Providence, RI.
94%
of first-years come back for year two.
86%
finish in four years. 88% within six.
$90.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Providence College is on

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Questions people ask

What is Providence College's acceptance rate?
51% for fall 2024: 6,372 of 12,521 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Providence College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1250 to 1390 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Providence College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $24,571 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $83,479.
Does Providence College have early decision?
Yes. 460 of 538 early decision applicants were admitted (86%) in fall 2024. Early decision is binding: if you're admitted, you go.
What is Providence College's graduation rate?
88% of students finish within six years and 86% within four (IPEDS).