P
Private 4 Year

Providence Christian College Admission Requirements

Pasadena, California

 2 Reviews

Your chances of getting into Providence Christian College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

87.1%
Admission Difficulty for Providence Christian College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Providence Christian College is 87.1%.  Its admission rate is the 79th lowest in California.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Providence Christian College and can you get accepted?

Providence Christian College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 115 out of the 132 who applied were admitted.

Providence Christian College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.5. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Providence Christian College?

87% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Calculate your admission chances
Calculate your admission chances

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Providence Christian College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.5 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school

Providence Christian College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.5

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Providence Christian College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Providence Christian College are to have around a 3.5 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.5 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Providence Christian College accepts 87% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Providence Christian College is 3.5 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #52 in California for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Providence Christian College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Calculate My Chances 

Providence Christian College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Providence Christian College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. .

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for Providence Christian College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for Providence Christian College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Providence Christian College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for Providence Christian College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Providence Christian College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Providence Christian College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 70 62 132
Accepted 63 52 115
Acceptance Rate 90% 84% 87%
Enrolled 18 20 38
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 29% 38% 33%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Providence Christian College is $25.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Providence Christian College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Providence Christian College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Providence Christian College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Providence Christian College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=455770 IPEDS survey data for Providence Christian College.

Last updated February 24, 2024