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Overview

Providence
Location Providence, RI
Setting Midsize City
Enrollment 4,473
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #121
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Status Non-profit
Website providence.edu
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Costs

Providence
Tuition (In State) $56,980
Tuition (Out of State) $56,980
Room & Board $16,540
Avg Net Price $43,970
Avg Grant Aid $30,971
% Receiving Grant Aid 81%

Admission

Providence
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 11,129
Admitted 5,874
Acceptance Rate 52.8%
Enrolled % 19.7%
Avg High School GPA 3.47
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Very High
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 28/32
SAT Range 1260/1420
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 15, 2025

Academics

Providence
Student to Faculty Ratio 11:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (33%)
  • Social Sciences (13%)
  • Education (9%)
  • Biology (6%)
  • English and Literature (6%)

Outcomes

Providence
Graduation Rate 85%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $68,000
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,000
Median Loan Payment $279

Diversity

Providence
% Men 45%
% Women 55%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 77%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 9%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 2%
% Unknown Race 5%

Students

Providence
% In-State 8%
% Out-of-State 90%

Campus

Providence
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/